Planning

Programs under this Major:
Master of Science Program (MS)

Major Description

The Planning Degree Program prepares students to solve land use and community issues in contemporary society. The 2 year M.S. program exposes students to core courses in planning history, theory, law, and techniques and concentration courses in preparation for the profession of planning.

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Department: School of Landscape Architecture & Planning

Phone:
(520) 621-1004
Fax:
(520) 626-6448
Mailing Address:
College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture
PO Box 210075A 1040 N. Olive Road, Tucson, Arizona 85721
Website:
http://landscape.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Landscape Architecture, Planning, Real Estate Development

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Application Information

Application Website

http://grad.arizona.edu/admission

Contact Information

Application Questions

Kathleen Landeen
(520) 621-9819
klandeen@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Lauri Johnson
(520) 626-1004
ljohnson@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • The program continues to accept applications for 2013-2014 with competitive financial aid packages.
  • Fellowship
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate Assistantships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
80
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
573
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7.0

Standardized Test Requirements

Recommended Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Recommended GRE Subject Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • GPA 3.0 (may be computed on last 60 hrs of undergraduate or 12 of graduate credit)
  • TOEFL 573 or CBT 233 or 80 IBT (22 speaking & 22 writing)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 units of undergraduate urban or regional studies
  • 3 units of college-level statistics
  • GRE recommended, but not required
  • Late applications are considered for admission and financial aid.
  • For more information, go to:
  • http://cala.arizona.edu/

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
August 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
4401

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

46

Satisfactory Academic Progress Website

http://grad.arizona.edu/academics/policies/academic-policies/satisfactory-academic-progress

Core Courses

Introduction to Planning
Analytical Methods in Planning and Strategic Management
Environmental Land Use Planning
Introduction to GIS for Planning and Landscape Architecture
Comparative Planning & Land Use Controls
Planning Theory
Land Use Planning Law
Land Development Process

Students must complete 225 hours of Internship with a Professional Planner.

Language Requirement(s)

None

Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program

The School of Landscape Architecture & Planning offers an Accelerated Master Program for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture program leading to a Master of Science in Planning. BArch students should apply during the second semester of their fourth year of studies.

Students who have course work or an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning may apply for advanced standing in the program, thus reducing the degree requirements. Advanced standing applications should be submitted no later than the end of the fourth week the first semester in residence.

The School also offers, in association with the Eller College of Management, a dual degree program leading to both an MBA degree and an MS in Planning degree.

http://cala.arizona.edu/node/1033

Minor Requirements

Not applicable.