Bachelor of Science - Community and Regional Planning

Learners will prepare to lead community-based planning and development for sustainable, economically healthy communities. The Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning develops students for careers in planning agencies where they can attain positions as city managers and community planners at the city, county, state or regional level.

The program also qualifies graduates to hold positions in organizations such as housing agencies, community and neighborhood development corporations, economic development agencies, federal agencies and private development firms and foundations. This program will be a good fit for students who: • Interest in public service. • Critical thinking and problem solving. • Have strong leadership, detail, communication and interpersonal skills . • Are curious about how things work and have the ability to think in terms of spatial relationships. • Work well with diverse groups of people.