MCRP in City and Regional Planning

4 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Program Overview

The program is structured to provide: 1) a core of planning theory, urban theory and planning methods, 2) indepth coverage of substantive knowledge, methods, techniques and institutions in an area of specialization, 3) elective courses to broaden or deepen knowledge and skills in particular areas of interest, and 4) application of knowledge and skills in a problemsolving workshop and Master s Project.In addition to the core curriculum, taken during the first year in residence, the department offers four specializations associated with professional planning practice in: economic development, housing and community development, land use and environmental planning, and transportation planning. Sustainable development is the overarching concept for these specializations. Each emphasizes equity, environmental quality, economic viability, and social participation and grapples with the interconnections among these dimensions of sustainability.

Program Key Stats

$33226 (Annual cost)
$ 85



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Facilities manager
  • Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
  • Housing manager/officer
  • Local government officer
  • Town planner
  • Transport planner
  • Building surveyor
  • Civil Service administrator
  • Community development worker
  • Environmental manager
  • Estate agent
  • Landscape architect
  • Planning and development surveyor

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