Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Southern California

The Master of Urban Planning prepares students to lead in urban planning practice, covering planning theory and justice, data and evidence, urban economics, planning law and urban design. The programme is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board of the American Planning Association and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.

Faculty: Sol Price School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 48 units; normally two academic years full-time (part-time also possible)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete a 16-unit core (planning theory and history, urban economics, physical planning and urban design, planning law, data and evidence), a 16-unit concentration in one of six areas (arts and culture; design of the built environment; economic development; planning for climate change and sustainability; housing and real estate development; mobility and transportation planning), a 4-unit planning studio, a 4-unit capstone and 8 units of free electives, plus a non-credit internship of at least 400 hours over 10 weeks.

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