Graduate Catalog 2013-2014
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Urban and Regional Planning Certificate

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College : Health and Public Affairs Degree :CRT
Department : School of Public Administration Option : N/A
Program Websites : http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/pubadm/urban_planning.shtml

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning is designed to provide students with enhanced knowledge and skills in urban and regional planning.

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CURRICULUM

Total Credit Hours Required:
18 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

  • PAD 5336 Introduction to Urban Planning (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 5337 Urban Design (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 5338 Land Use and Planning Law (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6716 Information Systems for Public Managers and Planners (3 credit hours)

Electives—6 Credit Hours

Restricted—6 Credit Hours

Choose two courses from the following list.

  • PAD 5356 Managing Community and Economic Development (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6316 Planning Methods (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6387 Transportation Policy (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6397 Managing Emergencies and Crises (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6353 Environmental Program Management Research (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6825 Cross-Sectoral Governance (3 credit hours)
  • PAD 6847 Planning Healthy Communities (3 credit hours)

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all required materials by the established deadline(s).  Admission to this program is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission. 

All applicants to this certificate program will be required to submit:

  • A current, professional resume
  • An academic goal statement

These documents must be attached to the application. The academic goal statement will be used as a sample of the applicant’s writing ability. While there is no set word limit, the statement should address the applicant’s interest in pursuing the certificate program and fully discuss any experience that he or she has had in the field. 

Application Deadlines

Urban and Regional Planning Certificate Fall Priority Fall Spring Summer
Domestic Applicants

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Jul 15Dec 1

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International Applicants

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International Transfer Applicants

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