The Master's Program in Community and Regional Planning (CRP) provides the theoretical foundations, specific skills and practical experience to succeed in professional planning and related policy careers. The program consists of 48 credit hours of coursework that includes preparation of a Masters Professional Report or Thesis. Each student is expected to complete 3 core courses, 4 methods courses, a 6 hour planning practicum, and a professional report or thesis. An internship, while not required, is highly recommended for those choosing the professional report option. Students choosing to write a thesis must enroll in Thesis A, Thesis B and Research Design. Students writing a professional report enroll in Professional Report. A typical program of coursework is laid out below. The core courses are designed to be taken in sequence. Students have a wide range of elective courses to choose from and are encouraged to select electives that they feel will best prepare them for their future careers. Please see the Program Strengths section of this website for more information about faculty research and teaching areas. We offer one formal specialization, in the area of Historic Preservation. Students are resposible for reviewing the Community and Regional Planning Canvas site for detailed program requirements and policies.

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