Master of Urban Planning
Urban planning is a multidisciplinary field that draws from civil engineering, architecture, geography, politics and sociology. Practitioners are concerned with research and analysis, engineering design, public consultation and policy recommendations.
They also address issues related to sustainable development such as predicting population growth, zoning, geographic mapping and analysing park space. They can also develop a sense of inclusion and opportunity for people with different cultures and needs.
Bachelor of Urban Planning
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (also known as a Master of City Planning, Master of Town Planning, or Master of Environmental Planning) is a two-year academic/professional degree that qualifies graduates to work in the field of urban planning. This degree program is often offered by graduate schools in addition to a university’s primary degrees.
This degree is focused on learning how to create sustainable cities and towns. Urban planners identify issues and come up with ideas that take into account the economy, laws, policies, and demographics of the area. They are responsible for developing new building zones and finding ways to use existing ones, as well as implementing government plans and projects.
Many programs also require students to have practical experience, such as through internships, practicums, studios, UROPs, and summer jobs. The University of Cincinnati’s program requires students to complete five semesters of co-op. This is a valuable opportunity to gain the skills required for successful careers in this field.
Master of Urban Planning
Urban planning is a practice that involves the study of cities and towns and their relationship to their natural environment. Students who pursue a Master of Urban Planning degree usually have backgrounds in fields like architecture, civil engineering, education, environmental science, geography, law and public service.
The two-year program focuses on real-world issues like housing, transportation and environmental protection. In addition to gaining practical skills, students also develop a more critical understanding of the social, economic and cultural forces that shape urban environments.
In the graduate program, students learn to analyze and plan communities at multiple scales, from neighborhood and block to city and region. They also acquire a deeper understanding of the economics of urban development and real estate, and gain hands-on experience with data visualization and mapping. MURP students learn to build partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and work with community residents and stakeholders. This helps them address complex problems that require multifaceted solutions.
Minor in Urban and Regional Planning
Whether you work in environmental or community planning and development, this degree gives you the skills to shape visions and responsibly guide change in rural and urban areas. You’ll gain a solid foundation with hands-on experiences including civic engagement, internships and more.
This minor is available to students in any undergraduate major in CLAS who are interested in learning about cities and planning processes. The minor can complement an existing major and help prepare students for graduate studies in planning.
The interdisciplinary nature of community and regional planning makes it important that students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience in this discipline outside their major field. As a result, the minor in community and regional planning is open to undergraduate students in a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, landscape architecture, economics, sociology, anthropology, Great Plains studies, geography, biology, business, engineering, and political science. This minor cannot be combined with a Geography minor.
Professional Certificate in Urban Planning
As our world continues to urbanize, there is a growing need for leaders who understand the challenges that come with it. This graduate certificate program equips you with the multidisciplinary skills and tools to cultivate sustainable urban strategies that address diverse needs and resources, build capacity with local governmental leaders and stakeholders, and ensure effective service delivery.
The certificate also offers students who already have a degree in architecture, city planning or landscape architecture the opportunity to add a focus on sustainability to their work. The course of study is cross-listed with Trinity’s master’s in Public Policy and the credits can be applied to a full degree program, should students decide to pursue one at some point.
As an added benefit, the certificate will help you develop your communication skills and connect to a wider network of future leaders who are dedicated to bridging policy and large-scale urban planning with human-scale design solutions. This interdisciplinary approach is critical to solving real-life problems that impact cities and their citizens worldwide.