MSc in Planning in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

The Master of Science in Planning (MSP) serves as the primary professional qualification for planners across the United States. Our alumni are employed in over 40 states and approximately 30 nations worldwide, with Florida hosting the highest concentration of graduates. Discover more about our program's student success metrics here. The MSP curriculum prepares students for diverse planning careers, equipping them with both broad and specialized skills. Typically completed in two years of full-time study, the degree requires 48 semester credits plus 400 internship hours. We also welcome part-time learners. The program's core objective is developing professionals capable of working in generalist and specialist planning positions. Academic requirements are structured around key components: The culminating research project, thesis, or paper enables students to deeply explore and synthesize a specific subject before entering the workforce. Every candidate must satisfactorily complete and present either a collaborative studio project, research paper, thesis, or self-directed professional initiative.