City Planning, M.C.P

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing for the purpose of pursuing the Master of City Planning degree, the student must complete an approved program of study consisting of at least 48 units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses, with no more than nine units of 500-level courses, to include:

Complete the Following Core Courses

C P 630 - Seminar in Urban Planning Implementation Units: 3
C P 640 - Seminar in Urban Planning Theory Units: 3
C P 660 - City Planning and Geographic Information Systems Applications Units: 3
C P 670 - History of Urban Planning Units: 3
C P 675 - Seminar in Environmental Policy and Planning Units: 3
C P 690 - Seminar in Land Use Planning Principles and Techniques Units: 3
C P 695 - Introductory Urban Design Studio Units: 3
C P 700 - Urban Design and Land Use Planning Studio Units: 3

Twelve Units

Twelve units of 600- and 700-numbered courses in planning elective courses, readings and research.

Requirements

C P 796 - Internship in Urban Planning Units: 3-6
P A 604 - Methods of Analysis in Public and Urban Affairs Units: 3
P A 606 - Seminar in Quantitative Approaches to Public Administration Units: 3

Other Electives

Other electives to complete program selected with the approval of adviser.

Students in Plan B

Students in Plan B are required to enroll in

P A 795 - Capstone Seminar in Public Affairs Units: 3

Students Who Have Approval

Students who have approval of the graduate adviser to pursue Plan A must include

C P 799A - Thesis Units: 3

Note

At least 39 units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University, and at least 24 units of program courses shall be enrolled in and completed after advancement to candidacy.

Not more than a total of nine units in courses 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree.