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