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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Regional and Community Planning (Non-Baccalaureate MRCP)

The curriculum leading to the professional graduate degree in regional and community planning prepares students for a variety of career opportunities found within the planning profession. Special emphasis is placed on learning the planning process; collecting and analyzing data; thinking critically and creatively and creating alternative scenarios for developing a comprehensive community land use and transportation plan; managing the future through development of such regulatory tools as the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and fiscal budgeting; and working with people in fashioning a vision of the future that is realistic, attainable, and sustainable. Understanding the environment and the role of the planner in preserving both the natural and built environment is critical to success in maintaining or improving the quality of life in our communities.

The regional and community planning program is fully accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the American Planning Association (APA) through the Planning Accreditation Board at the master’s level.

Students in the planning program should have access to a computer for assignments, but it is not required. Judicious use of the program computer facilities and/or college computing laboratory makes owning a computer a matter of convenience.

It is important to refer to the college website for current information regarding this program. This curriculum is subject to constant review and change without notice. Students should obtain a copy of the current curriculum when they enter the program.

Master’s degree requirements

First semester (15 credit hours)

Second semester (16 credit hours)

  • Credits: (3)
  • Humanities/Design Elective Credits: (3)
  • Social Science/History Elective Credits: (3)
  • *General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Natural Science Elective with Lab Credits: (4)

Regional and Community Planning Program

Third semester (15 credit hours)

Fourth semester (16 credit hours)

Fifth semester (15 credit hours)

Sixth semester (15 credit hours)

Seventh semester (16 credit hours)

Eighth semester (15 credit hours)

Ninth semester (16-18 credit hours)

Tenth semester (11-12 credit hours)

Notes

*A minimum of ten (10) general elective credits must be taken. General electives may be taken in pursuit of a minor. They may be taken any time prior to or during the Regional and Community Planning program and may include KSU approved AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credit. Students may not count more than three (3) total hours of recreation credits toward graduation.

The K-State 8 General Education areas are covered by courses required in the Regional and Community Planning curriculum. Information about the K-State 8 is available on the web and in the university catalog.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later must meet the requirements of the K-State 8 General Education Program.

Students who began their programs of study in earlier terms under the University General Education (UGE) program may complete their degrees with UGE requirements or may choose to move to the K-State 8. Students should check with their academic advisors to determine which choice would be better. To switch, students must consult with their academic advisors.

Students who are readmitted in Summer 2011 and later will be designated as meeting the K-State 8 by the Office of Admissions. Deans’ offices can make an exception for the readmitted student who has completed UGE or who would prefer to complete UGE requirements.

Total hours required for graduation (150 credit hours)

  • Undergraduate Hours Credits: (102)
  • Graduate Hours Credits: (48)