Courses applicable to the economic development area are as follows. An in-depth understanding of the causes and consequences of environmental pollution and the mechanisms for environmental control is the foundation of the concentration in environmental planning. Current issues such as hazardous waste disposal and chemical contamination of ground water also are investigated. Environmental planning courses are as follows. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine Courses Environmental Health Theories of Environmental Policy and Assessment Housing and Community Development Urban decay, a lack of affordable housing, the loss of population and jobs, and the mounting costs of public services threaten our cities.
Courses pertaining to the concentration in housing and community development are as follows.
Transportation Planning Transportation facilities often have been used to encourage economic development, to shape urban growth patterns, to improve opportunities for disadvantaged persons, or to elevate the general quality of life in and around urban areas. Students in this area of concentration become competent in formulating investment strategies, pricing transportation services, and evaluating alternative methods for providing needed services. They also investigate new transportation regulations, financing systems, and the impact of transportation facilities or modes on environmental quality. These students often find employment in private sector consulting firms, state transportation agencies, regional transportation planning organizations, and local transit districts. A Certificate in Transportation can be earned in addition to the master's degree.