Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Urban Planning MUP


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The two-year Master of Urban Planning degree provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience to become a professional planner. The MUP program is built around a core curriculum, general electives, a planning studio, a departmental colloquium, and a culminating professional project or thesis. Our program is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. Graduates of our program find diverse job opportunities in government agencies, international agencies, development authorities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, land development firms and consulting companies.

Professional Competency (6 credits)


Select 2 professional competency courses, each from a different category, listed below:

Electives (12-15 credits)


Students must take: 

  • At least 2 Group A electives.
  • Remainder of electives can include any combination of competency courses, group A elective courses, and group B elective courses.
  • Alternatively, students can fulfill the elective requirements with an advanced certificate in Affordable Housing.
  • Students can take up to 6 credits outside of the department with permission from the chair.

Group A Electives (6 Credits)


Group B Electives


Culminating Experience (3-6 credits)


Master’s Thesis Track


Master’s Project Track


Total Credit Hours: 52


3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Credits Required


  • 52 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 2 Years

Application Fee


  • $75

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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