Major / Minor Details
Urban Planning and Design (Major, Minor) | BS
- School: Bloustein School
- Program Code: 971
- Degree Type: BS
- Program Type: Minor, Major, Credit Intensive
- Program Summary: Want to improve community health? Interested in combating urban poverty? Want to oversee public programs in areas like transportation, housing, or the environment? The major in planning and public policy will prepare you for entry-level jobs in the public and private sectors, especially in the fields of housing, community development, government service, land use, real estate, transportation, and health policy, and for graduate education in public administration, public policy and urban planning.
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Requirement for Major Declaration
Department Approval- Prerequisities: 01:355:101 and 10:775:205 (or pre-approved equivalent, see DN), with grades or C or better. Students wishing to declare this major must apply through the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. The major will not be officially declared until that application is approved by the Bloustein School. -
Requirement for Minor Declaration
None -
Urban Planning and Design (971) may not declare the Planning and Public Policy (762) major or minor programs.
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We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework from a variety of subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation.
Your schedule will look something like this:
College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits)
Major Exploration course (3-4 credits)
Major or Minor Exploration course (3-4 credits)
Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)
Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)
Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit)
Total Credits: 15-16
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Course Recommendations Beyond this Department
Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page.
Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester.
Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Subject on University Schedule of Classes
Intro to Sociology 01:920:101 3 Sociology (920) Quantitative Methods of Psychology 01:830:200 4 Psychology (830) Intro to Environmental Science 11:375:101 3 Environmental Sciences (375) Human Geography 01:450:103 3 Geography (450) Any World Language 3-4 See Course Planning Sheet for languages offered -
Major Exploration Course(s) recommended
Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:
Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Subject on University Schedule of Classes Intro to Planning, Policy & Health
10:775:101
3
Policy, Health and Administration (775) Introduction to Urban Planning & Design 10:971:201 3
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