Urban Planning and Public Policy - DOCTORATE (PHD)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The program prepares doctoral students for academic careers and for leadership in research positions in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy (UPPP) integrates the academic disciplines of urban planning and public policy by training Ph.D. students to conduct independent research that makes a substantive contribution to their chosen planning and policy subfields. The program prepares doctoral students for academic careers and for leadership in research positions in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. UPPP graduates have secured academic and research positions at research universities and institutes, think tanks, and public planning agencies nationally and internationally.

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• Degree overview and curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Professor
• Government Administrator
• City and Regional Planning Professional
• Transportation Administrator
• Research Scientist

DEGREE OPTIONS

The UPPP Ph.D. stresses interdisciplinarity in four field areas:

• Urban Policy and Planning
• Physical Planning, Development, and Urban Design
• Land Use/Transportation Analysis, Planning, and Policy
• Environmental Planning Policy/Sustainability

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Cutting-edge research with faculty
• Fully funded research assistantships
• Access and opportunities to work with research centers
• Accredited program
• Guidance and mentorship from faculty
• Evening classes to allow flexibility for students who are working professionals
• Teaching opportunities
• Dissertation options tailored to student interests
• Support for conference participation

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Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Urban Planning and Public Policy - Doctorate (PHD) program.

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