Community and Regional Planning-Degree requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements (Total Credits Required: 128.5)

The Department of Community and Regional Planning offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning. Entry into professional program takes place in two ways: successful completion of the Design Core, or transfer from another curricula or accredited institution.

Communications: 12.5 Credit Hours

English 104 - First Year Composition I (3cr.) Offered F, S, SS

English 105 - First Year Composition II (3cr.)Offered F, S, SS

English 309 or 314 (3cr) Offered F, S, SS

Speech 212 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr.) Offered F, S, SS

Library 160 - Library Instruction (0.5) Offered F, S, SS

Mathematics: 7 Credit Hours

Math (3 cr.) - Select any math course

Stat 101 - Principles of Statistics (4 cr.) Offered F, S, SS

Natural Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Go to University Catalog for a list of approved classes.

Humanities: 9 Credit Hours

Go to University Catalog for a list of approved classes.

Social Sciences: 18 Credit Hours

Go to University Catalog for a list of approved classes.

Econ 101 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr.) OR
Econ 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr.)

Soc 134 - Introduction to Sociology (3cr.)

Pol S 215 - Introduction to American Government (3cr.)

The following items can be dual listed in the areas of Communications, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences:

International Perspective: 3 Credit Hours

Go to the Office of the Registrar for a list of approved classes.

US Diversity: 3 Credit Hours

Go to the Office of the Registrar for a list of approved classes.

300+ Level Classes: 6 Credit Hours

In the areas of Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences

Design Core: 11 Credit Hours

Dsn S 102 - Design Studio I (4 cr.) Offered F, S

Dsn S 131 - Design Representation (4 cr.) Offered F, S

Dsn S 183 - Design Cultures (3 cr.) Offered F, S

Community and Regional Planning: Core 28 Credit Hours

C R P 253 - Survey of Community and Regional Planning (3 cr.) Offered F

C R P 272 - Planning Analysis and Techniques (3 cr.) Offered F

C R P 274 - Planning Analysis and Techniques II (3 cr.) Offered S

C R P 332 - Community Planning Studio I (4 cr.) Offered F

C R P 383 - Theory of the Planning Process (3 cr.) Offered S

C R P 391 - Field Travel (1-2cr.) Offered F, S, SS

C R P 432 - Community Planning Studio II (4 cr.) Offered F, S, SS

C R P 492 - Planning Law, Administration and Implementation (3 cr.) Offered F

C R P 494 - Senior Seminar in Planning (credits vary) Offered F, S, SS

C R P 498 - Portfolio Development and Review (1 cr.) Offered F, S

Core Planning Elective: 12 Credit Hours (choose 4 from the following)

C R P 416 - Urban Design and Practice (6 cr.)

or DSN S 446 (6 cr.) with Permission by Advisor, Offered S

C R P 417 - Urban Revitalization (3 cr.) Offered Alt. S

C R P 425 - Growth Management (3 cr.) Offered F

C R P 429 - International Planning (3 cr.) Offered S

C R P 435 - Planning in Small Towns (3 cr.) Offered Alt. F

C R P 442 - Site Development (3 cr.) Offered Alt. S

C R P 445 - Transportation Policy Planning (3 cr.) Offered F

C R P 455 - Community Economic Development (3 cr.) Offered Alt. F

C R P 481 - Regional and State Planning (3 cr.) Offered Alt. S

C R P 484 - Sustainable Communities (3 cr.) Offered Alt. S

C R P 491 - Environmental Law and Planning (3 cr.) Offered S

C E 350 - Introduction to Transportation Planning (3 cr.) Offered S

Other Community and Regional Planning Courses: 11 Credit Hours
Options: Other Community and Regional Planning Courses from Core Planning Elective section, or another academic area of interest that connects to Community and Regional Planning.

General Electives: 14 Semester Credit Hours
(select from ANY department)
Course Flow Recommendation:

1^st

Design Core

2^nd

CRP 253

CRP 272

STAT 101

CRP 274

3^rd

CRP 332

CRP 383

CRP 391

Core Planning Electives Selection(s)

Other Planning/Planning Related Electives

4^th

CRP 492

Core Planning Electives Selection(s)

Other Planning/Planning Related Electives

CRP 432 (4)

CRP 498 (1)

Core Planning Electives Selection(s)

Other Planning/Planning Related Electives

The Undergraduate Student Handbook is also available.

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General Electives: 14 Semester Credit Hours (select from ANY department) Course Flow Recommendation:

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General Electives: 14 Semester Credit Hours
(select from ANY department)
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