Department of City and
Regional Planning

MRP, PHD

Planning

The Master of Regional Planning degree program prepares individuals to practice in planning and related fields both domestically and internationally, in settings from rural to urban, armed with the critical judgment, skills, and tools to make a positive difference in the world. Primary program concerns are climate resilience, social inequality, and enhancing the built environment. The program is PAB accredited.

The doctoral program in city and regional planning supports select individuals who develop cutting-edge research on a critical topic in city and regional planning or historic preservation planning. The program is self-driven and flexible, fostering a close relationship between students and faculty. Alumni take leading roles in academia, NGOs, and government agencies worldwide.

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BS

Urban and Regional Studies

The URS program is rigorous and based in liberal arts with a focus on cities and their regions. Students take courses in CRP and across the university while developing specific interests. URS students may spend a semester studying in Rome, New York City, and/or Washington DC. Alumni work in planning, real estate, and related fields, and are accepted to leading graduate programs in the design disciplines.

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MA, MS, PHD

Regional Science

Regional science is the study of socioeconomic problems with regional or spatial dimensions using diverse analytical and empirical research methods. Students learn spatial, interregional, and location theory within the context of economic, social, and political systems, and train in the use of analytical techniques as they relate to policy and decision-making. Alumni work in NGOs, government agencies, and multilateral institutions around the world.

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MA, PHD

Historic Preservation Planning

The HPP master's program provides students the intellectual and practical tools for leadership in the conservation of natural and cultural resources and communities, and both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. One of the first U.S. graduate preservation programs, Cornell's flexible curriculum provides an intimate, immersive education. Alumni lead preservation programs across the U.S. and practice in private and public roles globally. Select individuals may apply to the planning Ph.D. program with a preservation focus.

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Dual Programs

MRP + Real Estate
MRP + Landscape Architecture (MLA)

Students in the MRP program may also apply for admission to the Master of Landscape Architecture program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, or to the Baker Program in Real Estate, co-administered by the Johnson College of Business. The dual degree provides an extraordinary opportunity to the right student. Typically, students save at least one semester by combining programs.

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