Our program is your gateway to an exciting future!
Rowan University's Master of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning provides students a pathway into a growing profession that directly impacts the development of communities. Planners are problem solvers who utilize a variety of skill sets to help communities–from the smallest towns and neighborhoods to the largest cities and regions.
Our curriculum is aligned with national planning education standards, providing core skills in:
- Environmental and Sustainability Planning
- Research and Communication Methods
- Law & Justice
- Food Systems Planning
- Digital mapping and spatial analysis (GIS)
- Environmental Studies
Students may also curate their own specialization reflecting professional interests utilizing graduate courses from across the University.
Rowan University is Ideally located, offering the best of rural, suburban, and urban environments.
Our campus is equidistant from rural New Jersey and the urban centers of Philadelphia and Camden, locations that provide exciting experiential learning opportunities to better understand the many complex issues facing American communities.
Our faculty prioritize applied, experiential learning.
Combining theory, case studies, and applied skill building enables our students to ask the right questions, analyze problems and contribute the solutions that are needed in countless communities in New Jersey and across the country.