Credits: 1
SARC 1500 courses are 1-credit seminars capped at 20 first-year students, all of whom are assigned to the instructor as advisees. They are topically focused on an area identified by the faculty member; they also include a significant advising component centered on undergraduate issues (e.g., choosing a major, study abroad opportunities, undergraduate research, etc.).
Credits: 3
Explores theories and concepts of economic, social, and cultural forces that influence urban and regional spatial structure.
Credits: 3
Explores theories and concepts of economic, social, and cultural forces that influence urban and regional spatial structure.
Credits: 3
As the nation grapples with disparate impact of health, education, safety and mobility for people of color, historical context is critical. This interdisciplinary course focuses on the two decades after World War Two that cemented the racial wedge in the nation. Using planning history and the legal decisions, the course begins with the Armistice and concludes with the signing of the Civil Rights Bill of 1965 that outlawed voting discrimination.
Placeholder course for students studying abroad
Credits: 3
Focuses on a central question: Can local economies be sustainable and equitable without damaging the environment? Within this question are embedded topics-environmental racism, brownfield reclamation, environmental policy, and community organizing and engagement. This course addresses the challenge of balancing environmental impact, social equity, and economic growth.
Credits: 4
Explores neighborhood, planning issues from the professionals' and citizens' perspectives. Cross-listed with PLAC 5610.
Credits: 1–3
Structured internship experience and reporting as a reflective practitioner for ten weeks or 200 hours of experience.
Credits: 1–4
Elective courses offered at the request of faculty or students to provide an opportunity for internships, fieldwork, and independent study.
Credits: 3
Note: Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students may, with instructor permission, enroll in selected 5000-level courses.
Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the housing and community development area of planning practice. Topics include the housing and development industries, neighborhood change processes, social aspects of housing and development, and housing and development programs and policy issues.
Credits: 3
Explores the economy of a community, neighborhood, or region as an essential element, in livability and sustainability. Planners engage economic development by working with the community to assess needs and opportunities, through public-private business partnerships, and in development review.
Credits: 1–4
Varies annually to meet the needs of graduate students.
Credits: 4
Explores neighborhood, planning issues from the professionals' and citizens' perspectives. Cross-listed with PLAC 5610.
Credits: 3
Focuses on a central question: Can local economies be sustainable and equitable without damaging the environment? Within this question are embedded topics' environmental racism, brownfield reclamation, environmental policy, and community organizing and engagement. Graduate course will have additional course requirements. The course addresses the challenges of balancing environment, economics, and equity.
Credits: 1–4
Individual study directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Planning faculty approval of topic.
Credits: 3
As the nation grapples with disparate impact of health, education, safety and mobility for people of color, historical context is critical. This interdisciplinary course focuses on the decades after World War 2 that cemented the racial wedge in the US. Using planning history and the legal decisions, the course begins with the Armistice and concludes with the Voting Rights Bill of 1965. Graduate students will have additional research requirements.
Credits: 1–4
Advanced work on independent research topics by individual students. Departmental approval of the topic is required.
Credits: 3–6
A thesis is optional for the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree. Students should begin early to explore topics and to identify potential committee members. A guideline document is available.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.