Master of Community and Regional Planning at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Master of Community and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) is a professional degree program in the field of planning. The program examines global trends influencing community and regional change and emphasizes culturally responsive planning. The program focuses on both rural and urban areas and their interconnectedness.

Faculty: School of Architecture and Planning | Department: Architecture & Planning | Duration: 43 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The M.C.R.P. degree requires 43 credit hours. The degree requirements consist of the following: 43 credit hours of coursework, including: 16 hours of core courses; at least one Foundations course (3 credit hours); a second methods course (3 credit hours); 15 hours of electives; and 6 credits of capstone credit for a thesis, professional report, or capstone studio the Graduate Review demonstrated competency in the...

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Admissions Committee is composed of department faculty members and student representatives. All files are evaluated on the basis of: The persuasiveness of the letter of intent, which should be a statement of professional goals, personal accomplishments, and academic motivation. The Admissions Committee looks for a letter that expresses a commitment to planning practice and assesses the applicant's goals and philosophy in the context of the M.C.R.P. program. Applicants should identify any special attributes that may add to the multicultural and affirmative action goals of the program and why the program can help them to accomplish their goals. The strength of the three letters of recommendation. These should be letters from people who are aware of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments. The letters should demonstrate the applicant's seriousness and capability as a...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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