Graduate Programs

Training the Professionals and Citizens Who Make Our Cities Great

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning provides a range of graduate and undergraduate programs. These include a Master of Arts in Geography, a Masters of Urban Planning that is accredited, and a Masters in Public Administration. Additionally, the department offers two undergraduate programs: a bachelors of arts in Geography and a Bachelors of Science in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). Furthermore, the department provides a range of advanced graduate certifications that prioritize certain areas of specialization, including Affordable Housing, Community Development, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Real Estate Development, Transportation, and Urban Design.

Geographic Information Science, MS

The GISc, MS is a one-year graduate degree offered by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. With a streamlined program of study, students will learn theory and applications of spatial thinking/reasoning and use of GIS to support problem solving and decision making.

Geography, MA

Explore the stunning natural environment, intricately designed man made environment, and fascinating socio-demographic characteristics of those environment's. Join passionate geographers on an extraordinary journey of knowledge and exploration.

Public Administration, MPA

Earn a Masters in Political Administration to excel in leadership, management, and analysis in Silicon Valley public and non-profit agencies or beyond. Our program teaches you to embrace diversity, uphold ethics, manage personnel fairly, confidently navigate risks, and efficiently manage programs and policies. Join us today to maximize your potential!

Urban Planning, MUP

Urban Planning's graduate program attracts a diverse student body, including many non-traditional students who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. The program's main goal is to provide planning education to a wide range of students, including employed part-time students. Our program is one of the few fully accredited MUP programs to offer part-time graduate study.

Graduate Admissions

We offer 'rolling admissions' and evaluate application materials as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible. Find out about financial aid, and the application process.

Graduate Program Learning Outcomes

This section provides the PLOs for our each of our Graduate Programs within the Department of Urban & Regional Planning.