Master of Urban Planning Degree
sample schedule
The following schedule is typical for a full-time student enrolled for the Master of Urban Planning degree.
Year One
| Fall Term |
Credit Hours |
| UP 503* |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| UP 510** |
Public Economics for Urban Planning |
3 |
| UP 513 |
Legal Aspects of the Planning Process |
3 |
| UP 540 |
Planning Theory or elective |
3 |
| |
Elective or concentration course |
3 |
| |
Total |
15 |
| Winter Term |
Credit Hours |
| UP 504 |
Quantitative Planning Methods |
3 |
| UP 505 |
Fundamentals of Planning Practice |
3 |
| UP 540 |
Planning Theory or elective |
3 |
| |
Elective or concentration course |
3 |
| |
Total |
12 |
| Spring Half-Term |
Credit Hours |
| |
Many students take one or two electives |
3-6 |
| |
Total |
3-6 |
Year Two
| Fall Term |
Credit Hours |
| UP 631 |
Land Use and Physical Planning Studio |
6 |
| or UP 733 |
Planning Thesis/Professional Project |
3 |
| |
Electives or concentration courses |
6-9 |
| |
Total |
9-15 |
| Winter Term |
Credit Hours |
| UP 610 |
Fiscal Planning and Management |
2-3 |
| UP 631 |
Land Use and Physical Planning Studio |
6 |
| or UP 634 |
Integrative Field Experience |
6 |
| or UP 734 |
Planning Thesis/Professional Project |
3 or 6 |
| |
Electives or concentration courses |
6 |
| |
Total |
11-15 |
* For students who have not taken statistics.
** For students who have not taken economics.
Students play an integral role in the management of M.U.P. degree activities, and their participation is solicited in program governance. All students are encouraged to participate in the Urban Planning Student Association (UPSA) which meets regularly during the year. This organization allows students to discuss problems and issues, formulate policies, and provide direct input to the faculty. In addition to its formal organizational functions, UPSA provides an opportunity for informal associations among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
