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A Major in Urban Planning
Description of Major
This major educates students about planning as a problem-solving activity oriented toward the future with special emphasis on the built and natural environment and on improving the quality of life. It is a professional, studio-based five-year cooperative education program that is unique in the United States, which allows one to sit for the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) examination without receiving a graduate degree.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for urban planning graduates, including:
| Appraiser | Architect |
| City Planner | Civil Engineer |
| Professor | Community Relations Coordinator |
| Construction Manager | Consultant |
| Ecological Risk Assessor | Economic Development Planner |
| Educational Administrator | Environmental Advocate |
| Environmental Designer | Environmental Engineer |
| Environmental Planner | Facility Manager |
| Conservationist | Geographer |
| Grounds Manager | Historical Preservationist |
| Housing and Community Development Planner | Human Services Planner |
| International Development Planner | Land Developer |
| Land Stewardship Director | Landscape Architect |
| Lawyer | Lobbyist |
| Park Manager | Nonprofit Administrator |
| Policy Planner/Manager | Property Manager |
| Public Relations Representative | Real Estate Agent |
| Restoration Coordinator | Surveyor |
| Traffic Coordinator | Transportation Manager |
| Urban Designer | Urban Planner |
| Writer | Zoning Inspector |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
Additional Links
American Public Works Association
Association of Metropolitan Planning Associations
International Downtown Association