This program delivers that body of knowledge through a complimentary combination of theory and practice - addressing practical aspects of planning in the context of larger issues, future implications of present decisions and processes for examining alternatives. This program will help you broaden your conceptual framework in land use and environmental planning and develop ideas and strategies for more effective job performance. Learn to work more efficiently within the increasingly complex regulatory and environmental context of planning, and enhance your ability to solve problems, and work with a wide range of constituencies and difficult public policy situations. This program is designed for planners, administrators and analysts who do not have an academic background in planning and who wish to achieve a broader, deeper understanding of the field. It is also ideal for individuals with degrees in related fields who want to enter or advance in the planning or resource management field, as well as planning commissioners or decision-makers wanting to attain a base of knowledge related to their civic responsibilities.
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Summer Click here to see which courses are offered this quarter. Scroll down to read course descriptions for all of the courses listed in the grid. Overview and Update 4 units Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary planning practices in California. Learn to unify and integrate the various aspects of planning and understand their applications. This course features the planning process, the role of politics in local government planning, and the regulatory framework for planning efforts in California.