Master of Science in Urban Design and Master of Community and Regional Planning

The Graduate Program in Community and Regional Planning, along with the Graduate Program in Urban Design, offer a dual-degree option that gives students an opportunity to supplement their planning degree with additional expertise in physical planning and the design of urban areas. The dual-degree program can be completed in a total of three years.While available for any student undertaking either degree program, this particular dual-degree program is structured as a vehicle for students interested in urban design who do not have either the design background or professional degree credentials necessary to establish themselves professionally. The program combines the advanced studies necessary to effectively address planning issues while also providing students with an opportunity to supplement their planning degree with additional expertise in physical planning and the design of urban areas.Opportunities are increasing rapidly for graduates who can combine urban policy planning with an in-depth understanding of the design of physical environments. The School of Architecture's MSUDMSCRP program provides students with the urban policy expertise required to plan cities, but also the design proficiency required to help shape the construction of the future city in order to create sustainable and livable places.