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Degree requirements for the MCRP include completion of a 2-year, 48-credit program, including a thesis of 6 credits or a professional planning report of 4 credits. Students with a bachelors' degree in community and regional planning from an accredited planning school can waive up to 9 credits from an approved list of classes. The ability to waive credits is determined by a review of the coursework completed during undergraduate study, the grades received (only a grade of "B" or higher is acceptable) and the student's planning experience. The decision to waive up to 9 credit hours of the masters program should be made before first time registration for classes through a petition to the DOGE.
The planning core comprises a set of required courses including:
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CRP 501 |
Methods I |
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CRP 502 |
Methods II |
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CRP 511 |
Introduction to Community and Regional Planning |
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CRP 521 |
Land Use Planning |
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CRP 523 |
Economic Analysis and the Financing of Public Projects |
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CRP 532 |
Community Development Planning and Programming |
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CRP 561 |
Seminar in Planning Theory |
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CRP 592 |
Planning Law, Administration, and Implementation |
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CRP 599 |
Professional Planning Report -or- |
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CRP 699 |
Thesis Research |
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STAT 401 |
Statistical Methods for Research Workers |
Satisfactory completion of the core requirements and the acceptance of a thesis (6 credits) or a professional planning report (4 credits) are also required for the M.C.R.P. degree. In addition, the student is encouraged to complete three months of acceptable work experience in a planning office between the first and second year of study. No foreign language is required for the degree master of community and regional planning. Click here for Thesis and Professional Report Guidelines.
MCRP Program Schedule (Total Credits Required: 48)
| Fall: Year 1 | Credit |
| 501: Methods I | 3 |
| 511: Introduction to Community and Regional Planning | 3 |
| 521: Land Use Planning | 3 |
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401: Statistical Methods for Research Workers |
4 |
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Spring: Year 1
|
Credit |
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502: Methods II |
3 |
| 523: Economic Analysis and the Financing of Public Planning Projects | 3 |
| 561: Seminar in Planning Theory | 3 |
| Fall: Year 2 | Credit |
| 532: Community Development Planning and Programming (Studio) | 4 |
| 592: Planning Law | 3 |
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Spring: Year 2 |
Credit |
| 599: Professional Planning Report (max. 4) OR 699: Thesis Research (max 6) | Variable |
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Electives: Fall Offerings
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Credit |
| 510: Professional Work Experience | R |
| 516: Urban Design and Planning Practice | 6 |
| 525: Growth Management; Alt F | 3 |
| 530: Practicum | 2 |
| 535: Planning in Small Towns; Alt F | 3 |
| 545: Transportation Policy Planning | 3 |
| 552: Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis | 3 |
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555: Community Economic Development |
3 |
| 575: Grant Writing | 1 |
| 590: Independent Study (consult major professor) | 1-3 |
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594: Graduate Seminars in Planning |
Var |
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595: Seminar in GIS Application/Research |
1 |
| Electives: Spring Offerings | Credit |
| 510: Professional Work Experience | R |
| 517: Urban Revitalization; Alt. S. | 3 |
| 529: International Planning | 3 |
| 530: Practicum | 2 |
| 531: Professional Practice Seminar | 1 |
| 542: Site Development | 3 |
| 551: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
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552: Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis |
3 |
| 581: Regional Planning & Development; Alt S. | 3 |
| 584: Sustainable Communities | 3 |
| 590: Independent Study (consult major professor) | 1-3 |
| 591: Environmental Law and Planning | 3 |
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592: Planning Law, Administration and Implementation |
3 |
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595: Seminar in GIS Applications/Research |
1 |
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| Total Credits Required | 48 |
In addition,the department participates in the interdisciplinary M.S. Transportation program.
Updated 04/25/08-04:58 PID:861