The Graduate Certificate Program in Urban and Regional Planning provides advanced training in the skills and competencies required to address the multifaceted problems posed by rapid growth and development in the Lowcountry. Students obtaining the certificate in Urban and Regional Planning seek employment in government planning agencies, or in private consulting and/or real estate development. The certificate courses are offered through the Master in Public Administration Program, but successful completion of certificate courses does not include admission to the MPA program. Students who wish to apply to the MPA program should do so within the first six hours of certificate study.
Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning at College of Charleston
Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning at College of Charleston
Study Urban and Regional Planning at College of Charleston, a Graduate Certificate degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning at College of Charleston
Entry Requirements
Any applicant who is a non-U.S. citizen wishing to attend the Graduate School as a degree- or non-degree seeking student is considered an international applicant.
All international applicants are required to have any transcripts from non-U.S. institutions evaluated by a credentialing service. All applications and fees must be submitted online through our secure site, and all remaining requirements can be submitted directly to the Graduate School.
Visa Information
Anyone who already has a US visa (H-type or J-type), or a Permanent Residency Card, must submit copies of these visa documents to the Graduate School as part of the application process. If an international applicant is seeking a student visa (F-1), the process for applying for this status will be handled by the Center for International Education. For more information about the F-1 student visa process, please visit the Center for International Education's website.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
Application Fee 60
How to Apply
STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.
Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.
STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).
STEP 3: Review your application checklist.
Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.
If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.
STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.
Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.
Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning at College of Charleston
College of Charleston
United States of America, Aberdeen