Master of Urban and Regional Planning (1 Year)

Your future success begins with the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree. In just two years, you can transform your undergraduate degree and your desire to make a difference into a successful career in urban planning. The Ball State MURP is the only accredited master of urban and regional planning degree in Indiana. When you earn our MURP degree you not only increase your competitive advantage, you will also become a part of our wide network of alumni, working on projects like the cultural trail in Indianapolis, working for a planning firm like Rundell Ernstberger Associates, or as a leader in your hometown or large metropolitan area across the country. Our Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows you to begin your graduate studies at Ball State while still an undergraduate student. With this option, you start taking classes for your master's degree while completing your bachelor's degree and double-count your courses toward both, saving time and money as you pursue an advanced education in your field of interest. One-Year Track - 2 Semesters, 36 Credits.

To be eligible for regular admission for a licensure, graduate certificate, or master's degree program, you must meet one of the criteria below - earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution. Earned at least 9 graduate credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Have a conferred master's or doctoral degree from an institution recognized by an USDE accrediting association.