Urban and Regional Planning
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Explore the 城市 and regional planning certificate at UW-Eau克莱尔
Explore the basic concepts and philosophies of 城市 and regional planning, 土地使用, zoning and sustainable 城市 development with this unique certificate from UW-Eau克莱尔. Though planning occurs across scale (neighborhood, 社区, 城市, regional) and sector (经济, 运输, 环境), the program emphasizes the spatial implications and relationships of 土地使用 activities and how place is linked to quality of life.
Since planning is highly interdisciplinary, the certificate's elective options are flexible. Depending on your goals, you can draw from multiple sub-fields of planning, including geographic, 社会学, 环境, political and 经济. The certificate provides a foundation for employment from public sector planning agencies to private sector planning firms, and it also supports students interested in planning-related graduate programs.
A major component of this certificate is designed to build your foundational knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS). You'll learn how to identify and process geospatial data representing geographic features of our world. With the use of state-of-the-art GIS technology, you'll analyze geospatial data representing the 环境, 经济, socio-cultural and political spheres of our world. 学习 how to think spatially, produce maps and communicate spatial information effectively.
Why 城市 and regional planning at UW-Eau克莱尔?
真实的学习. Immerse yourself in different cultures via study abroad, participate in the National Student Exchange program, embark on meaningful field trips or enroll in cultural immersion experiences. All of these opportunities are available to you while you pursue your certificate.
Unparalleled research opportunities. Our geography and anthropology department offers you the chance to contribute to the field of geography in meaningful and lasting ways. 与教师, you’ll have opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, bringing your findings back to labs equipped with top-notch tools and industry-standard software. Many students go on to present their discoveries at both regional and national competitions.
Urban and regional planning certificate curriculum
With curriculum designed by experts in their field, you'll find that every course offers invaluable knowledge. This 15-credit certificate pulls from a variety of disciplines, 包括经济学, 政治科学, 社会学, public health and 环境 studies and psychology.
What classes do 城市 and regional planning students take?
Your classes may cover topics like:
- 城市经济学
- 可持续发展的城市
- 社会心理学
- Governments and business
- Sustainable placemaking and 社区
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Department information
Geography and 人类学
Phillips Science Hall 257101 Roosevelt Avenue
欧克莱尔, WI 54701 访问 the Geography and 人类学 department website