The curriculum for the Master of Arts in Urban
and Regional Planning involves four semesters of study with a summer
professional internship. Fifty-two credit hours are required for
graduation. Subject to faculty approval, up to eighteen graduate credit
hours earned as part of a masters degree in a related field may be applied toward our degree
requirement.
The curriculum is designed to give students a variety of learning
experiences. These include traditional seminars and lectures,
practicums in which students work in teams on real-world planning
problems, a professional internship, and individual research work
in supervised research courses and in the form of a thesis. Students are also encouraged to
take part in the civic life of the city and county.
The current 52-hour program consists of:
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Core: 25 - 28 credit hours including:
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Planning Practicum: 6 credit hours
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Internship: 0 - 3 credit hoursm
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Distribution Requirements: 9 credit hours
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Electives: 9 - 12 credit hours
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Thesis: 6 credit
hours
Electives can be chosen from a wide selection of courses offered at the University of Florida.
This is based on the individual student's interests. Students can use the electives to gain specialized
knowledge in planning. The program offers specializations in Urban & Enviromental Design, Planning
Information & Analysis, Housing, Community & Economic Development, and Growth Management &
Transportation. For more info see Specializations.
The study program concludes with a thesis.
