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The MUEP program equips students to tackle intricate societal, economic, and environmental challenges while fostering more livable, secure, and dynamic communities. It focuses on planning theories, analytical techniques, meaningful community involvement, planning methodologies, and innovative application of planning instruments and strategies. This PAB-accredited program enables graduates to pursue AICP certification following two years of professional experience.
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning provides a distinctive chance to merge urban and environmental planning considerations in a fast-growing metro region. Through intimate class settings, personalized guidance, and a practical core curriculum, students develop technical expertise and expand their professional connections.
Housed within the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, the program benefits from faculty expertise in geography, GIS, and atmospheric sciences. Students can choose from diverse electives covering topics like demographic shifts, ecological transformations, and urban climate patterns. The curriculum is further enhanced by cross-disciplinary faculty involvement and partnerships with top planning professionals in the Phoenix metropolitan area.