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    Iowa State University

    Iowa State University

    United States of AmericaUnited States of America , Ames

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 40 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 13,690  / semester
    Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

    Community and Regional Planning

    About

    At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. As a first step, we have collected information on application requirements as well as links where you can find further information. We encourage you to explore.
  • Graduates of the program will apply knowledge of the purpose and history of planning to analyze contemporary planning issues and scholarship.
  • Graduates of the program will utilize planning theory, ethics, and the ideas of equity and social justice to make sound ethical judgments and develop more effective planning processes.
  • Graduates of the program will demonstrate a working knowledge of planning law and local government institutions regarding how plans and policies are developed and implemented.
  • Graduates of the program will be able to evaluate a planning process; critically analyze how social, cultural, and economic forces influence land use changes; be able to create alternative scenarios for the future; and have experience applying these ideas through active learning and real life experiences.
  • Graduates of the program will have a working knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative methods and demonstrate their ability to apply these methods to planning problems.
  • Graduates of the program will engage communities, identify a range of tools that can be applied to different situations, and demonstrate their ability to expand participation, ensure inclusion, and give voice to diverse stakeholders.
  • Graduates of the program will demonstrate professional written, oral and visual communication skills utilizing multiple forms of media within a variety of educational and community settings.
  • Graduates of the program will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to create sustainable and resilient communities within a changing world.
  • Graduates of the program will demonstrate their ability to make strategic decisions, evaluate projects, and analyze policies.
  • Graduates of the program will conduct, in teams or independently, research that analyzes and evaluates a planning issue and proposes new ideas or potential solutions.

    • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Baseline Academic Requirements

    Admission to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering departmental graduate degree programs is contingent upon the following requirements, which will differ between degree programs:

    All Degree Programs

    • Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Official documentation that meets the requirements of the Graduate College must be provided in the application. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted in some cases, with permission of the Graduate College.
    • International (non-English speaking) students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum scores for admission are: TOEFL Paper (PBT) – 550; TOEFL Internet (iBT) – 79; IELTS – 6.5

    Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees

    • The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
    • Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, OR Bachelors of Science degree, non-engineering with:
      • Math through differential equations
      • College-level physics, chemistry, and biology
      • Documented competence in engineering sciences, for example: statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics

    For applicants with a non-engineering BS degree, the ABE Graduate Programs Committee, in concert with the ABE Engineering Curriculum Committee, will review an applicant’s academic record and transcripts with respect to above requirements.

    Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.E. Degree

    • The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
    • Bachelors of Science degree in engineering

    Industrial and Agricultural Technology M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees

    • The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
    • Bachelors of Science degree in science, technology, or engineering

    The Graduate Programs Committee, which is responsible for making decisions to admit students, will examine the complete application package, including GRE scores and GPA, when evaluating applications.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 13,690 

    Application Fee

    USD 40 

    How to Apply

    1. Submit your application.

      You can apply through the University of Iowa application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application. We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.

    2. Pay the application fee.

      The $40 application fee is non-refundable.

    3. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.

      Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
       

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