Master of City and Regional Planning and Master of Science in Public Policy

The dual master's degrees program in City and Regional Planning and Public Policy prepares students for urban policy analysis work at the national, state, and local levels. Graduates would work in policy, planning and/or political settings building upon the complementary perspectives and skills of the two professions. The dual degree also provides the opportunity to step toward Ph.D. programs in either City and Regional Planning or Public Policy with an emphasis on Urban, Environmental, or Development Policy.

Admitted MCRP students have strong academic records and are able to clearly communicate their reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in City and Regional Planning. Applicants typically demonstrate academic performance that meet or exceed the following criteria for admission into the MCRP program:

A 3.0/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5/4.0 master's degree GPA if applicable.


TOEFL iBT Scores, if applicable, with a minimum of 100. IELTS Requirements- 7.5 (minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5, minimum band score for Writing is 5.5)

We look for master's degree students who will successfully advance the quality of life in communities through planning work after graduation. Excellence in prior academic work is essential, but priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated effectiveness as leaders, analysts and/or designers in previous paid or volunteer settings.