Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Planning and Policy - Environmental Planning and Policy in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,674
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Environmental Planning and Policy specialization provides students with an overview of the theory and methods used to guide urban development and redevelopment in a more sustainable manner, so as to conserve natural resources and enhance ecosystem services while providing for economic development and promoting social equity and civic engagement within the planning process. The specialization introduces students to both regulatory and market-based strategies of environmental management, explores economic and systematic quantitative analyses of environmental policy, and offers electives examining discrete topics of environmental practice. Elective topics include EIS development, food policy, energy planning, green infrastructure for urban stormwater management, and water resources management.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements applicants must meet the following program requirements
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Tuition
USD
34,674