Indiana,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography - Regional Planning in Indiana United States | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
|
Indiana United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,932
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Gain the foundational, hands-on, and policy expertise required to pursue a career as a regional planner. In this program track, you'll select from various geography-focused disciplines: demographics, urban development, commerce and transit systems, governance structures, community dynamics, and human settlements. You'll explore diverse aspects influencing regional planning: architectural design, legal frameworks, policy development, economic principles, ecological considerations, and execution strategies.
Current job opportunities in geography and planning are exceptionally promising. The public and private sectors actively seek geography graduates proficient in geospatial technologies and database management. Numerous career paths exist for those pursuing environmental science/management or sustainable economic development at local and regional levels. Planning professionals are essential across all government tiers - municipal, county, state, and federal - playing vital roles in policy formation. Planning positions are available nationwide, spanning locations from Indiana, Pennsylvania to San Diego, California.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All international students must have their official transcripts from non-US universities reviewed by an external educational credential evaluation organization, such as World Education Services or another member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services foreign educational credential evaluation services. Candidates must submit course-by-course evaluations of their degree(s).
International students must send official transcripts directly to the educational credential evaluation organization for review. This evaluation process can take three to six weeks, and costs associated with the evaluation are the student's responsibility. IUP cannot forward official transcripts to educational credential evaluation organizations.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
International students must send official transcripts directly to the educational credential evaluation organization for review. This evaluation process can take three to six weeks, and costs associated with the evaluation are the student's responsibility. IUP cannot forward official transcripts to educational credential evaluation organizations.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
Tuition
USD
13,932