Master of Urban Planning
The Master of Urban Planning provides a broad based education in urban planning, especially as it is practiced in the State of California, where a wide range of state laws and mandates have created a planning environment which is distinct from its practice in much of the rest of the United States. The degree’s curriculum is thoroughly grounded in the academic and applied dimensions of the profession. Classroom experience emphasizes key theoretical aspects of urban planning, while practical exercises and field experiences address how planning problems are addressed at the local and regional level.
The 36 unit master’s degree in urban planning is designed to be completed in two calendar years. The degree program is cohort driven with new class cohorts beginning each year in the fall semester. Once a cohort starts, no other student will be accepted into that cohort.
This degree is designed especially to serve the needs of working students and professionals. Classes are scheduled for evenings and Saturdays and are scheduled sequentially over the course of the two year program. It is intended that the students receive as much exposure to different professional planning environments as possible through field experiences and assignments in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Graduate Student’s Final Projects
Every year, the Master of Urban Planning cohort, guided by the Urban Studies and Planning faculty, collaborates closely with a community partner to develop a comprehensive Resiliency Plan as their professional project.
The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the
Masters in Urban Planning program.
Student Achievement
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The Department of Urban Studies and Planning highlights program and student accomplishments in the Department Newsletters that are sent out twice a year. (https://w2.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/news-events/department-newsletters). |
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
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In State Residents, per full-time academic year |
$7,608 |
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Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year |
$11,388 |
Student Retention Rate
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Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2023 and continued into fall 2024 |
92.9% |
Student Graduation Rate
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Percentage of students graduating within 2 years, entering class of 2021 |
63.6% |
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Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 (for accredited undergrad) |
82.4% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
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Number of degrees awarded for 2023-2024 Academic Year |
8 |
AICP Pass Rate
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Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2020 |
No students took the exam within 3 years. |
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Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who passed, graduating class of 2018 (for accredited undergrad) |
No students took the exam within 5 years. |
Employment
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Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2023 |
60.0% |