Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning program prepares students for careers that help communities to become more equitable, prosperous, sustainable and resilient. Graduates of the program acquire skills suiting them for employment in public agencies, private firms and non-profit organizations involved in planning and urban development processes at a variety of scales. Beyond the core curriculum, the program offers students opportunities to customize their education by designing a pathway, with their 29 elective credits, to reflect their academic and professional interests within planning, in areas such as: transportation, land use, community development, food systems, environment, or economic development.  This degree is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board.