Master of Science in Urban and Community Planning

Gain the perspectives and skills you'll need to become a practicing planner. Learn how to use participatory practice to plan and implement improvements that build equity for communities, neighborhoods, cities, and metropolitan areas. Pratt’s Urban and Community Planning program is where you can put your passion for social justice to work. You’ll develop the skills to plan, design, and implement transformational solutions for metropolitan areas, cities, neighborhoods, and communities—using creativity, innovation, and advocacy.Experiential learning opportunities working in partnership with communities allow you to make an impact while building foundational knowledge to:develop policies and solutions for affordable housing, equitable transit, and sustainable land use.promote social justice through asset-based community development.achieve climate justice goals through sustainable development and management practices.

In addition to the same application materials as domestic applicants, international applicants must submit the following documentation: Translations: Documents not originally in English must be translated by a NACES certified translation service.English Language Proficiency: Applicants for whom English is not the primary or native language, must submit a proof of English proficiency. International applicants can also apply for an English Proficiency Waiver.