{"id":3125,"date":"2021-10-13T07:47:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T12:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu.staging2.juiceboxint.com\/?page_id=3125"},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:25:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T19:25:13","slug":"master-of-urban-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/master-of-urban-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Urban Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"featured-img-slider\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"featured-img-slider__inner\"\n\t\taria-label=\"Image carousel. 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Use arrow keys to navigate.\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"featured-img-slider__init\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"featured-img-slider-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-img-slider-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"featured-img-slider-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Student review urban plan\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/laup-mup-fem-students-divers-planning-1440x850-featured-program-1173x600-c-default.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"featured-img-slider-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-img-slider-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"featured-img-slider-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Masters students collaborating over a laptop\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/masters-students-collaborating-1440x850-1-1173x600-c-default.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div> <!--\/\/.featured-img-slider__inner -->\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<script>\n\tif (window.acf) {\n\t\twindow.acf.addAction(\n\t\t\t\"render_block_preview\/type=featured-img-slider\",\n\t\t\twindow.featuredImgSlider()\n\t\t);\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"master-of-urban-planning\">Master of Urban Planning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-intro-font-size\">The Master of Urban Planning program at Texas A&amp;M will prepare you to identify community values and create ethical solutions for a sustainable future. In this program, you&#8217;ll gain an understanding of planning knowledge through technical, political, economic, and legal perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accredited program unites historically important skills with emerging areas of specialization. Our graduates cultivate their communities as planners, innovators, and lifelong learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/apply\/graduate-admissions\/master-of-urban-planning-admissions\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MUP-Student-Handbook-AY-2023-2024-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Student Handbook\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/gradconnect.tamu.edu\/register\/rfi_architecture\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest More Information\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-program\">About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Urban Planning program has been training leaders in urban planning since 1965. After completing the program, our graduates can pursue professional opportunities in planning or a planning-related field. They may also pursue a doctoral degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation and active living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilient Communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing, community, and economic development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-our-students\">Meet Our Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MUP admits about 20\u201330 students per year, making our cohorts small and close-knit. A typical cohort is made up of about \u2153 Texans, \u2153 American citizens from other states, and \u2153 international students. We strive to attract and retain a student body that is diverse in terms of gender identity, race\/ethnicity, cultural background, and sexual orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"student-spotlight\">\n\t<h3 class=\"t-heading-3 student-spotlight-heading\">\n\t\tFormer Students\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row student-spotlight__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 student-spotlight__img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t        <picture>\n          <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gargi-singh-banner-640x462-c-default.jpg\" media='(min-width: 992px)'>\n  \t\t\t\t<img class=\"student-spotlight__img\"\n  \t\t\t\t\tsrc='https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gargi-singh-banner-572x384-c-default.jpg'\n  \t\t\t\t\talt=\"Gargi Singh\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7 student-spotlight__quote-wrapper has-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"ignore-rte\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t-body student-spotlight__blockquote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Texas A&amp;M Transportation Institute (TTI), as an assistant research scientist, a typical day usually includes meetings with my team members to coordinate current research projects, discuss progress and hurdles, and brainstorm solutions.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"t-cite student-spotlight__cite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGargi Singh &#8217;17\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/stories\/gargi-singh-17\/\" target=\"\" class=\"student-spotlight__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-label-large\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGargi&#8217;s Story\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right student-spotlight__link-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row student-spotlight__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 student-spotlight__img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t        <picture>\n          <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cooper-goodman-banner-640x462-c-default.jpg\" media='(min-width: 992px)'>\n  \t\t\t\t<img class=\"student-spotlight__img\"\n  \t\t\t\t\tsrc='https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cooper-goodman-banner-572x384-c-default.jpg'\n  \t\t\t\t\talt=\"Cooper Goodman gives a peace sign while riding a bike on the Texas A&#038;M campus\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7 student-spotlight__quote-wrapper has-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"ignore-rte\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t-body student-spotlight__blockquote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA typical workday for me involves using a combination of Python, GitHub, SQL, and enterprise GIS applications to extract, transform, and load data (ETL), fix bugs, and document workflows. MUP played an integral role in providing guidance and building an eclectic set of skills.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"t-cite student-spotlight__cite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCooper Goodman &#8217;20\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/stories\/cooper-goodman\/\" target=\"\" class=\"student-spotlight__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-label-large\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCooper&#8217;s Story\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right student-spotlight__link-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row student-spotlight__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 student-spotlight__img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t        <picture>\n          <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/emily-gunderson-banner-640x462-c-default.jpg\" media='(min-width: 992px)'>\n  \t\t\t\t<img class=\"student-spotlight__img\"\n  \t\t\t\t\tsrc='https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/emily-gunderson-banner-572x384-c-default.jpg'\n  \t\t\t\t\talt=\"Emily Gunderson\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7 student-spotlight__quote-wrapper has-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"ignore-rte\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t-body student-spotlight__blockquote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Program, I focus on conducting community assessments in both urban and rural context &#8211; prominently in South Texas alongside the Texas-Mexico border.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"t-cite student-spotlight__cite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEmily Gunderson &#8217;20\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/stories\/emily-gunderson-20\/\" target=\"\" class=\"student-spotlight__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-label-large\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmily&#8217;s Story\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right student-spotlight__link-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-careers\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planners may work for a variety of organizations throughout their careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Planners in the public sector work for municipalities, counties, state agencies, regional governments, and federal offices, while planners in the private sector work on public works or design projects alongside engineers, landscape architects, and architects. Planners in the non-profit sector typically work for advocacy groups related to fair and affordable housing, environmental protection, or multi-modal transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-sector\">Public sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Project managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilience coordinators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic analysts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-private-sector\">Private sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Public involvement specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation planners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental planners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-non-profit-sector\">Non-profit sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grant writers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equity analysts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy &amp; planning advisors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are equipped for professional practice through integrated coursework and hands-on application. The master\u2019s degree is typically completed in two years, including a required summer internship. Students must pass a minimum of 48 credit hours, including core courses, courses in one emphasis area, an applied planning studio course that works with our <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"233\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/impact\/centers-institutes-outreach\/texas-target-communities\/\">Texas Target Communities program<\/a>, and an individual master\u2019s project or thesis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-core-courses-27-credits\">Core Courses (27 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Planning History &amp; Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure &amp; Function of Human Settlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning Methods I (Demographic and Economic Analysis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning Methods II (Land Use Transportation, and Infrastructure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Plan Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications in Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan Implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Planning Studio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spatial-analysis-communications-electives-6-credits-choose-two\">Spatial Analysis\/Communications Electives (6 credits) Choose two:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GIS for Landscape &amp; Urban Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internship-1-credit\">Internship (1 credit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-paper-or-comprehensive-exam-2-credits\">Professional Paper or Comprehensive Exam (2 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis-12-credits-select-one-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis (12 credits) Select one emphasis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation Policy &amp; Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilient Communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Housing, Community and Economic Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative to an emphasis area, students may choose to complete a longer (15\u201318 credit) and more prescribed certificate in one of the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-13\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainable Urbanism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Hazard Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation Planning &amp; Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Historic Preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Systems Design &amp; Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Certificates are multi-disciplinary and are managed through the <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"200\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/impact\/research\/centers-institutes-labs\/\">School\u2019s Research Centers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"tile-link-heading\">\n\tFeatured Courses\n<\/h3>\n\n<section class=\"tile-link-outer-wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"tile-link-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tile-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tile-link__text is-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow tile-link__eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPLAN 662\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-3 tile-link__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApplied Planning I\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"People order from and gather around a food truck\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plan-662-applied-planning-i-480x435-featured-course-480x440-c-default.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tile-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tile-link__text is-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow tile-link__eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPLAN 664\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-3 tile-link__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlanning Theory and History\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two students asses grid lines in design plans \"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plan-664-planning-theory-history-480x435-featured-course-480x440-c-default.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tile-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tile-link__text is-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow tile-link__eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPLAN 613 \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-3 tile-link__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlanning Methods and Techniques\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Students and a professor collaborate at a table\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plan-613-planning-methods-techniques-480x435-featured-course-480x440-c-default.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students admitted to the Master of Urban Planning program must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn--callout\" href=\"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu\/apply\/graduate-admissions\/master-of-urban-planning-admissions\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right btn__icon-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about the Master of Urban Planning application requirements\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-about-the-admission-process\">FAQ about the admission process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat do we look for in an applicant?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>Applicants to the MUP can come from any background. Social sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, geography and architecture are among the most common backgrounds and are excellent preparation, but we have had highly successful applicants with degrees in math, international affairs, performance studies, and many others that aren\u2019t as obviously connected to urban planning. We look for strong communication skills (both writing and verbal) and an interest in how people interact with a place.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat do I need to include in my application?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>Submit your application at <a href=\"https:\/\/texasam2024.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas A&amp;M GradCas<\/a> along with a non-refundable application fee.<\/p>\n<p>Your application should include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended<\/li>\n<li>3 letters of recommendation (academic references preferred)<\/li>\n<li>Statement of Purpose<\/li>\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An admissions committee reviews all applications and makes a recommendation for admission and for financial aid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu\/apply\/graduate-admissions\/master-of-urban-planning-admissions\/\">Read more about the Master of Urban Planning application requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat financial aid and scholarships are available to students?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>The department and school both offer both scholarships and assistantships to students. About one-third to one-half of students receive some sort of assistance.\u00a0 Assistantships in the department involve a 20-hour a week work commitment and include a monthly stipend (salary).\u00a0 Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000.\u00a0 All applicants are departmentally considered for financial assistance without an additional application needed.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat is the application deadline?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>To be given first consideration for admission into the MUP program, please submit your application in the Texas A&amp;M GradCAS portal by January 15. All applications received by January 15 will be reviewed for fall admission and be given full consideration for financial aid (including our recommendations for graduate assistantships and scholarships). The MUP program only admits students for entry in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed and considered for admission \u2014 however, considerations for financial aid may be limited.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a current Texas A&amp;M undergraduate senior (of any major), you may consider applying to our program via the Aggie Priority application within the Texas A&amp;M GradCAS application portal.<\/p>\n<p>We will begin our formal review of MUP applications after January 15. Applicants can expect a response letter from our department regarding a decision on their application sometime between late February and mid-March. A separate offer letter will follow if financial aid is being offered. April 15 is our deadline for applicants to return offer letters to LAUP to indicate their intention to study urban planning at Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in our MUP program. We look forward to reviewing your application!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWho can I go to for questions?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>For more information about the Master of Urban Planning program, please contact Ivis Garcia, MUP Program Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:ivis.garcia@tamu.edu\">ivis.garcia@tamu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about application requirements and process can be directed to Thena Morris at <a href=\"mailto:t-morris@tamu.edu\">t-morris@tamu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-strategic-vision-nbsp\">A Strategic Vision&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Urban Planning program educates and trains leaders in identifying community values, providing choices, and creating ethical solutions for a sustainable future. A student who graduates from Texas A&amp;M with an MUP degree will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Employ tools for attention, formation, strategic decision-making, team building, and organizational\/community motivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze local conditions to develop a valid fact basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use theories, concepts, tools, and strategies that lead to a sustainable built, human, and natural environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a transparent, inclusive process, including consideration of issues related to diversity and social justice, to coordinate government agencies and private sector organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate the success of plans and programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate and educate through written, visual, and oral channels to achieve these objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/master-of-urban-planning\/public-info\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeasures of Student Achievement\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-tradition-of-excellence-nbsp\">A Tradition of Excellence&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While our program has a long-standing reputation for providing municipal and regional (COG or MPO) planners in Texas, our students have also gone on to practice globally. Our graduates work with some of the top planning, engineering, and design firms in the country, such as Jacobs, AECOM, Stantec, Asakura Robinson, and others. They have also been employed at Uber, Google, and Amazon. Recent graduates can be found in the following positions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MHS Planning &amp; Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City of San Antonio (TX)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Policy &amp; Planning Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akron (OH) Metropolitan Housing Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transportation Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AECOM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Regional Flood Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas Water Development Board<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UNICEF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic Development Analyst II<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City of Dallas (TX)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"resource-card-grid-wrapper has-white-bg is-thin\">\n\t<div class=\"resource-card-grid-crown\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"t-heading-3 resource-card-grid-crown__heading\">\n\t\t\tHelpful Resources\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"resource-card-grid\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\n<div class=\"resource-card\">\n\t<div class=\"resource-card__crown\">\n\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow resource-card__eyebrow\">Office of Information Technology<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-file-alt resource-card__icon\" style=\"--icon-bg: var(--color-maroon);\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<h4 class=\"t-heading-4 resource-card__heading\">\n\t\tComputer Requirements\n\t<\/h4>\n\n\t<a aria-label=\"Read more about Computer Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/resources\/technology-requirements\/\" class=\"resource-card__link\">\n\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\tRead more\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right resource-card__link-icon\"><\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tile-link-wrapper\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/graduate-certificates\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"View Enhance your degree.  - Graduate Certificates\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tile-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-2 tile-link__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEnhance your degree. \n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-link-has-arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGraduate Certificates\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right t-link-has-arrow__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link__img\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Grad student having a discussion with a professor\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/grad-student-discussion-with-prof-905x510-1-720x880-c-default.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu\/apply\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"View Take the next step.  - Apply today\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tile-link__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-2 tile-link__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTake the next step. \n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-link-has-arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tApply today\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right t-link-has-arrow__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"tile-link__img\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Three students walk on a paved path outdoors\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coa-students-walking-outdoors-fem-divers-1920x1080-cphoto-720x880-c-default.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Urban Planning The Master of Urban Planning program at Texas A&amp;M will prepare you to identify community values and create ethical solutions for a sustainable future. 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