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Curriculum | Courses
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A total of
8 courses, amounting to 25 semester hours of credit, constitute the
core curriculum. These courses, which are taken by all students,
are of four types:
Planning
Process and Theory (7 semester hours)
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Theory
and History of Planning -
Historical and contemporary analysis of modes of planning thought.
Application of planning theory to planning practice, especially
around issues of comprehensiveness, citizen participation, differing
conceptions of the public interest, and professionalism.
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Growth
Management Law and Implementation -
Provides a solid foundation in the principles of land use planning
and plan implementation, offering the theoretical underpinnings
and evaluation techniques of growth management. Also provides
an appreciation for the legal system and governance in the United
States.
Planning
Analysis (8 semester hours)
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Computer
and Quantitative Methods -
This course introduces the theories and concepts of urban and regional
development and the importance of spatial phenomena in urban and
regional planning. Emphasis is placed on basic techniques
for analyzing economic and demographic bases of regional growth
and change.
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Advanced
Planning Methods -
This course emphasizes the development of practical analytical skills
essential to understand quantitative arguments found in the literature.
Specific emphasis is placed on the ability to understand the logic
(or lack thereof) of statistical tests, research design, sampling
techniques, application to planning problems, and the valid interpretation
of results.
Urban
and Regional Theory and Methods (3 semester hours)
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Economic
Analysis for Planning -
This course takes a public sector look at economic analysis of planning
concerns such as the environment, public systems, housing, economic
development, and urban and regional form.
Professional
Practice and Field Work (6 semester hours)
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