Curriculum in Community and Regional Planning

The Department of Community and Regional Planning administers the 129 credit undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of planning ready to work in a variety of professional settings. Students have the opportunity to work with their faculty advisers to define their own areas of interest, which may include a minor.

Consideration for admission into the Community and Regional Planning professional program takes place either through review of the performance in the College of Designs first year CORE design program, or through transfer from another curricula or accredited institution. If applying through the CORE program, admission is based upon a students cumulative GPA for all courses earned during the first year, portfolio work submitted upon completion of the CORE courses, and an essay submission. In either case, predictors of success in the program include the quality of prior work and interest in the field. Community and Regional Planning emphasizes responsibility and citizenship, writing and analytical ability, and critical thinking. Students entering the CRP professional program from outsidethe College of Design should provide a similar portfolioof their work for evaluation.