Community & Regional Planning

Prepare to lead community-based planning and development for sustainable, economically healthy communities. The major develops students for careers in planning agencies where they can attain positions as city managers and community planners at the city, county, state or regional level. The program also qualifies graduates to hold positions in organizations such as housing agencies, community and neighborhood development corporations, economic development agencies, federal agencies and private development firms and foundations.

• Interest in public service
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Have strong leadership, detail, communication and interpersonal skills
• Are curious about how things work and have the ability to think in terms of spatial relationships
• Work well with diverse groups of people

Minimum average of 65 on the 100 point grading scale.

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the Tawjihi original and in English.

• City/Community planner
• City manager
• Environmental consultant
• Housing authority administrator
• Economic development leader

• Complete application.
• Submit English Proficiency.
• Submit all academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas (including secondary and post-secondary).
• Complete and submit the Financial Certification Form.
• Submit Current Bank Documents to support the amount listed on the Financial Certification*.
• Submit a copy of your passport biographical page.
• Submit a copy of your I-20.