Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of City and Regional Planning - Environment and Health in Atlanta United States | Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,986
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The environmental and health specialization combines insights and methodologies from environmental management and public health to examine how urban planning affects both human and ecological well-being.
Health considerations now play a growing role in shaping urban spaces. This specialization investigates how land use and city planning impact environmental conditions, and how these conditions subsequently affect public health.
Modern applications of this approach include climate-adaptive design, health impact evaluations, sustainable construction, contaminated site rehabilitation, clean energy strategies, and city farming initiatives. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this field, the curriculum focuses on three key areas: the scientific and legal frameworks of environmental and public health management, analytical methods for assessing environment-health relationships, and developing policies to enhance health and environmental results in urban settings.
Graduates specializing in environmental health planning can pursue careers in various sectors. Common career paths include working with private consulting firms on development projects, or with government agencies in roles such as policy analysis, regulation, or sustainability program leadership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Admitted MCRP students have strong academic records and are able to clearly communicate their reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in City and Regional Planning. Applicants typically demonstrate academic performance that meet or exceed the following criteria for admission into the MCRP program:
We look for master's degree students who will successfully advance the quality of life in communities through planning work after graduation. Excellence in prior academic work is essential, but priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated effectiveness as leaders, analysts and/or designers in previous paid or volunteer settings.
A 3.0/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5/4.0 master's degree GPA if applicable.
IELTS Academic Requirements - 7.5 (minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5, minimum band score for Writing is 5.5)
TOEFL Requirements - Minimum Score Required Internet-based 100 with minimum section scores of 20
We look for master's degree students who will successfully advance the quality of life in communities through planning work after graduation. Excellence in prior academic work is essential, but priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated effectiveness as leaders, analysts and/or designers in previous paid or volunteer settings.
A 3.0/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5/4.0 master's degree GPA if applicable.
IELTS Academic Requirements - 7.5 (minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5, minimum band score for Writing is 5.5)
TOEFL Requirements - Minimum Score Required Internet-based 100 with minimum section scores of 20
Tuition
USD
31,986