2006-2007 Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science
in
Urban and Regional Planning

Minimum degree requirements for graduation 126 s.h..

General Education Requirements ... 42 s.h. (refer to the requirements under the current Undergraduate Catalog)

• English 1100, 1200 (6 s.h.) (WI)
• Science (GEOL 1500, BIO 1060 are recommended) (8 s.h.)
• Social Science (PSYCH 1000, ECON 2113, POLS 1010, 
  SOCI 2110 are recommended) (12 s.h.)
• Mathematics (MATH 1065) or Philosophy (PHIL 1500) (3 s.h.)
• Humanities and Fine Arts ( PHIL 1175, 1180, ART 1910, 
  and COMM 2410 or 2420 are recommended) (10 s.h.)
• Health and Physical Education (3 s.h.)

Required Courses in Planning ... 27 s.h.

• PLAN 3000 - Urban Planning or PLAN 3010 - Regional Planning (3)
• PLAN 3015 - Planning for Circulation or PLAN 5065-Land Use Planning (3)
• PLAN 3020 - Environmental Planning (3)
• PLAN 3021 - Introduction to Planning Techniques (3)
• PLAN 3022 - History and Theory of Planning (3) (WI)
• PLAN 3031 - Quantitative Analysis in Planning (3)
• PLAN 3032 - Planning Legislation and Administration (3) (WI)
• PLAN 4003 - Urban Form and Design or PLAN 4046-Planning and Design Studio (3)
• PLAN 4099 - Practicum in Planning (3) (WI)

Required Planning Skills Courses ...12 s.h.

• COMM 2410 - Public Speaking or COMM 2420 - Business and Professional Communication (3)
• ENGL 3880 - Writing for Business and Industry, or ITEC 3290 - Technical Writing (3) (WI)
• MATH 2283 - Statistics for Business, MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistical Methods I,  or GEOG 3400 - Quantitative Techniques in Geography (3)   
• PLAN 3051 - Introduction to GIS in Planning (3)

Planning Emphasis (choose one) ... 9 s.h.

1. Coastal Planning and Development Emphasis:

• *PLAN 3018, PLAN 3028, PLAN 3038 Planning Internship (1, 2, 3 s.h.)
• PLAN 3041 - Computer Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4015 – Emergency Management Planning (3)
• PLAN 4021 - Advanced GIS Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4041 - GPS Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4132 - Land Use Law (3)
• PLAN 4152 - Environmental Law (3)
• PLAN 5025 – Coastal Area Planning and Management (3)
• PLAN 5045 – Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3)
• *PLAN 5121, 5131 – Problems in Planning (2,3 s.h.) (WI)
• PLAN 5985 – Historic Preservation Planning (3)
• *A maximum of 3 s.h. from PLAN 3018, 3028, 3038, 5121, 5131 may count towards degree as a planning elective

2. Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis:

• PLAN 3000 - Urban Planning (3)
• *PLAN 3018, PLAN 3028, PLAN 3038 Planning Internship (1, 2, 3 s.h.)
• PLAN 3041 - Computer Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4021 - Advanced GIS Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4025 – Housing and Neighborhood Planning (3)
• PLAN 4041 - GPS Applications in Planning (3)
• PLAN 4046 – Planning and Design Studio (3)
• PLAN 4132 - Land Use Law (3)
• PLAN 4142 - Technology Law and Economic Development (3)
• PLAN 5035 – Community Planning for Health Facilities (3)
• PLAN 5045 – Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3)
• *PLAN 5121, 5131 – Problems in Planning (2, 3 s.h.) (WI)
• PLAN 5985 – Historic Preservation Planning (3)
• *A maximum of 3 s.h. from PLAN 3018, 3028, 3038, 5121, 5131 may count towards degree as a planning elective  

Minor or Concentration ... 24 s.h.

Students that are pursuing a degree in Planning are required to also complete a minor that is, ideally, appropriate and compatible with the planning major, or the student may choose two of the following concentrations (a minimum of 9 s.h. each) in lieu of a minor and in consultation with a planning adviser.  (For the most current information, refer to the degree requirements under the current Undergraduate Catalog)

• Accounting and Public Finance
• Coastal Resources
• Community Health
• Decision Science
• Economic Development
• Environmental Resources
• Historic Preservation and Design
• International Development
• Land Use and Real Estate
• Personnel Management and Administration
• Recreation
• Societal Issues and Policies

Notes:   The student should be aware that the Planning program, in cooperation with the School of Business, offers an accelerated curriculum leading to an MBA with a development and environmental planning option. Students should consult the university catalog for more information on degree requirements and course listing.

Requirements for a Planning Minor

The Planning Minor offers two options: 

• Coastal planning and development
• Urban and regional planning 

(For the most current information, refer to the Planning Minor requirements under the current Undergraduate Catalog).  The Minor requires 24 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.  Core (15 s.h.)

PLAN 3000.  Urban Planning (3)
PLAN 3010.  Regional Planning (3)
PLAN 3020.  Environmental Planning (3)
PLAN 3022.  History and Theory of Planning (3) (WI)
PLAN 3032.  Planning Legislation and Administration (3) (WI)

2.  Option (choose one) (9 s.h.)

Coastal Planning and Development:
PLAN 3021.  Introduction to Planning Techniques (3)
PLAN 4015.  Emergency Management Planning (3)
PLAN 4025.  Housing and Neighborhood Planning (3)
PLAN 4132.  Land Use Law (3)
PLAN 4152.  Environmental Law (3)
PLAN 5025.  Coastal Area Planning and Management (3)
PLAN 5035.  Community Planning for Health Facilities (3)
PLAN 5045.  Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3)
PLAN 5065.  Land Use Planning (3)
PLAN 5985.  Historic Preservation Planning (3)

Urban and Regional Planning:
PLAN 3015.  Planning for Circulation (3)
PLAN 3021.  Introduction to Planning Techniques (3)
PLAN 4025.  Housing and Neighborhood Planning (3)
PLAN 4132.  Land Use Law (3)
PLAN 4152.  Environmental Law (3)
PLAN 5025.  Coastal Area Planning and Management (3)
PLAN 5035.  Community Planning for Health Facilities (3)
PLAN 5045.  Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3)
PLAN 5065.  Land Use Planning (3)
PLAN 5985.  Historic Preservation Planning (3)

(WI) = Writing Intensive