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The Department of Geography and Planning provides resources for graduate studies culminating in Master of Science in Planning (MScPl) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Faculty research encompasses social, economic, cultural, and other essential factors. The scope spans from community design to national policy planning and international development initiatives. Specialization areas cover land use, transportation, urban design, social policy, public health, economic growth, global development, and environmental planning. The Planning Program delivers an accredited Master's degree tailored for aspiring professional planners or those pursuing advanced academic research.
Admission to the second year requires students to maintain a B average or better in their first-year coursework and present a Study Plan after finishing a Summer Internship.
Transportation systems and infrastructure represent fundamental components of urban planning. These elements play a pivotal role in creating sustainable, livable cities and influence both social dynamics and physical landscapes. This MScPl concentration equips students to analyze the evolving connections between transportation planning, infrastructure management, and their impacts on land use, environmental concerns, social equity, and economic development.