Georgia Institute of Technology College of Design 21 courses 55 total credits
Department website: http://www.planning.gatech.edu/master-city-and-regional-planning The Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) degree program prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and resolving complex urban planning problems. The curriculum gives students both a broad understanding of the urban and regional environment and a foundation of skills needed to plan for this environment. The MCRP program strives for a careful balance between the theoretical, historical, and conceptual knowledge about urban and regional development on the one hand, and the acquisition of practical skills and methods of analysis on the other. The program offers six specializations as well as dual degree program options with architecture, civil engineering, law, and public policy. The applied studio course allows students to synthesize their planning knowledge and skills in a real-world situation ranging from neighborhood to metropolitan regions. Our studios are conducted locally throughout Atlanta, which provides an excellent laboratory, as well as nationally and internationally. Finally, a thesis or applied research paper provides an opportunity for focused study in the student's major area of specialization.
| Applied Research Paper Option: Approved course (from list of methods courses) | 3 credits |
| Thesis Option: Approved course (from list of methods courses) | 3 credits |
| Economic Development: Nine hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 9 credits |
| Environment, Climate and Design: Six hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 6 credits |
| Global Development: Six hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 6 credits |
| Housing and Community Development: Six hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 6 credits |
| Transportation and Land Use: Six hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 6 credits |
| Urban Analytics: Six hours must come from approved list of courses maintained by School | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 55 credits |
Applied Research Paper Option
Core Requirements
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6055 | Planning Studio | 5 |
| CP 6053 | Applied Planning Studio (Urban Design) | 6 |
| Total | 5-6 credits | |
Capstone
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 8990 | Applied Research Paper | 4 |
Thesis Option
Core Requirements
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6055 | Planning Studio | 5 |
| CP 6053 | Applied Planning Studio (Urban Design) | 6 |
| Total | 5-6 credits | |
Thesis Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 7000 | Master's Thesis | 10 |
Economic Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6412 | Foundations of Local Economic Development Planning and | 3 |
Environment, Climate and Design
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6213 | Urb Env Plan & Design | 3 |
| CP 6552 | Design of Smart Urban Systems | 3 |
Global Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6704 | Introduction to Global Development | 3 |
| INTA 8803 | Special Topics | 3 |
Housing and Community Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6630 | Government and Housing Markets | 3 |
| CP 6612 | Community Development | 3 |
Transportation and Land Use
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 6112 | Introduction to Land Use Planning | 3 |
| CP 6322 | Urban Transportation Planning Methods and Investment Decisions | 3 |
Urban Analytics
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP 8883 | Special Topics in City and Regional Planning | 3 |
| CP 6552 | Design of Smart Urban Systems | 3 |
| CP 6521 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
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