Bachelor of Science & Urban Planning

The online Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning degree introduces you to the broader purpose of planning, while focusing on practice and application. The program offers expertise in the analysis and synthesis of the social, physical, economic and political factors that affect urban and regional development.

The urban planning field encompasses urban and development economics, geographical information systems, housing, transportation and landscape design. As a student in this program, you will gain skills in these areas to help communities make smart decisions about the use of land and resources. Your coursework will explore areas such as planning, analysis, and law and will examine the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of urban planning.

The program will prepare you for career opportunities in private planning firms or government agencies. You may also choose to pursue graduate work to develop a more specialized urban planning focus.