Engineering
Advanced Architectural Research Studies (City Design and Housing) (MAARS)
University of Southern California, United States
- Degree
- Master's
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
The PhD in Urban Planning and Development at USC's Price School emphasizes rigorous advanced study and research, with qualitative or quantitative analysis and the theoretical foundations of planning and urban development. It is under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School.
Faculty: Sol Price School of Public Policy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
The core includes a theoretical core (PPD 713 Advanced Planning Theory, PPD 714 Advanced Urban Development), 20 units of methodology (PPD 558, 706, 708, PPDE 668 and one more methods course), 16 units of specialized field courses, directed research, a research seminar and a teaching seminar, followed by qualifying exams, a proposal defense and a dissertation.
Students entering without a relevant master's degree in urban planning or a related field complete 10 units of prerequisite coursework. Students with a relevant master's degree may be admitted with advanced standing and complete a minimum of 54 doctoral units beyond it, excluding dissertation units. A 3.3 overall GPA in first-year courses is required to continue in the program.
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
Engineering
University of Southern California, United States
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