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See the degree grade →An undergraduate option within Urban and Regional Planning that focuses on placemaking and the physical design of cities. Suited for students who want hands-on design experience tied to planning practice and who aim to shape public spaces and community environments.
Coursework blends lectures, seminars, field studies, independent study and collaborative group activities. Students work on real, to-scale local projects for actual clients, apply contemporary design technology, and engage in projects that connect theory with practical, community-based solutions.
The program page directs prospective students to the course catalog or an academic advisor for the most current course information and requirements; applicants should consult those resources or the department for specific admission criteria.
Graduates develop skills relevant to roles that require design-led planning and project delivery. Typical career outcomes identified by the program include property developer, urban planning consultant, and campus planner—positions that draw on site selection, permitting, funding analysis, expert testimony, and campus design.
Students should explore university scholarships, departmental awards and broader financial aid options through the campus financial aid office and contact an advisor or the department for guidance on available funding aligned with the program.
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