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Urban planners assist communities in making informed choices regarding land use and resource allocation. The urban planning curriculum familiarizes students with challenges encountered in cities and equips them with problem-solving techniques.
Participants in the BSP program develop skills in examining and integrating physical, social, political, and economic factors influencing urban and regional growth. The coursework includes subjects like comprehensive planning, computational and analytical approaches, public policy creation and management, socioeconomic and environmental assessments, urban design, and various other planning disciplines, including:
geospatial information systems
residential development
landscape design
planning regulations and zoning ordinances
transport infrastructure
urban economics and growth
public utilities
Along with the instructions in the Concurrent Program Options section, students considering combined degrees or additional bachelor's programs in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences should consult The College's website for detailed criteria and procedures.