The standard core curriculum provides a balanced approach that includes physical, social, economic and policy considerations. Other specialized areas of study can be tailored in conjunction with graduate programs elsewhere on campus.
Students normally choose a concentration for which their undergraduate background is best suited.
No specific undergraduate area of study is required. Options are available for students with or without a design background. The result is a rich cross section of students with a variety of interests. Ongoing public service and research projects provide a real-world dimension to the program. The Overseas Center for Urban Studies in Genoa, Italy, is a unique support element in the MCRP program.