Applicants with an accredited bachelor s degree in the social sciences, engineering design or liberal arts contribute to the vitality of the program and to the field of planning. Curriculum The University of Virginia s graduate program leading to a Master of Planning degree is designed to develop the understanding, sensitivity, and capabilities necessary for a career as a professional planner.
Planning is a pervasive process within public policy-making and private development.
The number of roles from which planners make contributions and the range of problems and concerns which they address continue to expand. Two full years of resident graduate work, normally a total of 50 credits, and a summer internship are required for successful completion of the program. Planning for sustainable communities is an overall theme in the planning program at the University. In addition to these required courses, all students take at least two planning application courses. A planning application course combines theory and application, with emphasis on application, through a project approach.