Master of City and Regional Planning

Program Learning Objectives

After successfully completing the MCRP program, students will be able to:

Foundational skills

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, theoretical, legal, and methodological foundations of planning
2. Effectively represent and communicate planning information

Methodology

1. Gather, organize, analyze and present planning information
2. Transform data and information into knowledge for action
3. Critically assess and apply scientific research

Integrative skills

1. Integrate and apply the necessary skills and knowledge to address complex planning problems
2. Develop and manage a planning process
3. Work with a variety of audiences: multiple publics, officials, and decision-makers

Professional skills

1. Reflect upon, critique, and evolve the practice of planning
2. Address issues of sustainability, diversity, and environmental and social justice
3. Practice in accordance with the AICP Code of Ethics

Required Courses
First Year
CRP 501	Foundations of Cities and Planning	4
CRP 504	Sustainable Communities	4
CRP 510	Planning Theory	4
CRP 512	Introduction to Visual Communication and GIS	4
CRP 513	Planning Research and Analysis	4
CRP 516	Demographic and Analytic Tools	4
CRP 525	Plan Implementation	4
CRP 553	Project Planning and Design Studio	4
Second Year
CRP 518	Policy Development	4
CRP 530	Planning Agency Management	4
CRP 535	Land Use and Planning Law	4
CRP 552	Community and Regional Planning Studio I	4
CRP 554	Community and Regional Planning Studio II	4
Select one of the following options:		4-6
CRP 556	Community and Regional Planning Studio III (4)
CRP 596	Professional Project (2, 2, 2)
CRP 599	Thesis (2, 2, 2)
Advisor Approved Electives
Additional 400 and 500-level courses, to be selected with graduate advisor's approval.		14-16
Total units		72