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As an environmental planning student, you'll explore land and water resource characteristics along with the governing laws and policies at federal, state, and municipal levels.
The curriculum emphasizes sustainable planning approaches that foster community resilience. Resilient communities attract residents by offering aesthetic appeal, sustainability, and strong employment opportunities. IUP's accredited Bachelor of Science in Regional Planning stands among just 17 nationally recognized undergraduate planning programs.
This accreditation provides distinct career and certification advantages. You'll discover how planners' leadership and specialized knowledge contribute to environmental protection and community enhancement, implementing workable solutions to ecological challenges.
The program covers natural environment components, resource conservation techniques, and community planning that balances human benefits with environmental preservation. You'll also examine regional planning principles and ethical considerations.
Through environmental policy studies, you'll gain expertise in floodplain/wetland regulations, plus waste and stormwater management systems.