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Sustainable Urban Planning Program Curriculum

Earn your Master of Professional Studies in the Field of Sustainable Urban Planning. Our 48-credit master’s program consists of a core curriculum of ten courses and a capstone, plus five electives. 

In the program, you will study cities through the lens of economic, social, and environmental sustainability – thereby gaining a skill set for promoting more competitive, inclusive, and ecological cities. The program has a unique focus on anthropogenic climate change, which is addressed throughout the entire curriculum.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 48 credits, including 33 credits in required courses and 15 credits in elective courses.

Required
PSUS 6201Principles of Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
PSUS 6202Urban and Environmental Economics
PSUS 6203Quantitative Research Methods in Urban Planning
PSUS 6204Land Use Law
PSUS 6210Transportation Planning in City Systems
PSUS 6211Regional Development
PSUS 6212Sustainable Communities
PSUS 6220Planning Resilient and Low-Carbon Cities
PSUS 6221Climate Change Science in Urban Planning
PSUS 6230Sustainable Community Design Studio
PSUS 6233Capstone in Sustainable Urban Planning
Electives
15 credits in elective courses selected from the following:
PSUS 6205Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
PSUS 6228Open Space and Public Facilities Planning
PSUS 6213Advanced Research Methods Individual Mentoring
PSUS 6214Food and Cities
PSUS 6215Urban Health Impact Assessment
PSUS 6216Megacities in a Globalized World
PSUS 6218Urban Growth and Affordability
PSUS 6223Reading Cities and Towns
PSUS 6224Sustainable Energy for Cities and the Environment
PSUS 6227Critical Infrastructure for Cities and Regions
PSUS 6231Climate Change Management and Policy Practicum
PSUS 6235Advanced Topics in Urban Sustainability