Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Professor William M. Rodgers III
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Master of City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) Degree

The Master of City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) degree requires 48 credits of study. A full-time student typically will take two years to finish the degree. It is also possible to enter the program as a part-time student. While every course is not offered late in the day, it is possible to take a significant portion of coursework through evening courses. Reflecting the program's philosophy of providing an interdisciplinary approach for each student, a minimum of 24 elective credits is included in the 48 credit total.

 

The Program of Study

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Development and Theory of Urban Planning (3)
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Urban Economy and Spatial Patterns (3)
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Survey of Planning Law Principles (3)
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Graduate Planning Studios (6)
 
Three methods or information technology courses including
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Methods of Planning Analysis I (3)
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Methods of Planning Analysis II (3)
One additional methods course approved by the Program Director
 
Elective Courses (24)
12 of the 24 elective credits must be in the student's area of Program Concentration

Urban Planning Program Concentrations

 

Professional Report Requrement

 

Total credits for the M.C.R.P. (48)

 

Program Philosophy
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor. Beyond a core curriculum and a broad range of electives, the program offers internships and connections to planning practice. Courses in the planning program are taught by practicing planners, and an extensive lecture series brings in a wide variety of speakers. Flexibility is central to program philosophy. Students may be excused from a required course if they demonstrate equivalent mastery of the subject matter. Graduate credits earned outside the program may be applied toward the degree, and students are encouraged to look at offerings in the allied Public Policy Program in the Bloustein School as well as within the broader university.

 

Graduate certificate programs are also offered