Program Overview

Urban Planning Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)

The Urban Planning Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) is designed to provide exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to enroll early in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program while completing their undergraduate degree.

Program Overview

• Total Credit Hours: 48 for the master's program
• Dual Credit: 9 credit hours
• Graduate Credit: 3 credit hours
• Program Duration: 1-year post-undergraduate degree

Approved Graduate Courses

• Fall Semester (6 credits)
  • PLAN 605 Design and Graphic Communication
  • PLAN 606 Introduction to Urban Planning
• Spring Semester (6 credits)
  • PLAN 614 Quantitative Analysis
  • PLAN 630 Comprehensive Planning Studio
• Summer Semester (3 credits)
  • Recommended Electives:
    • PLAN 512 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Urban Planning
    • PLAN 530 Housing and Community Development

Program Details

• Program: Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
• Graduate Advisor: Sanglim Yoo
• Program Delivery: Main Campus
• Application Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Note: Summer admission allows AMP and Track II BUPD students to take an online graduate-level elective. The department does not offer a full slate of summer courses nor any on-campus summer courses.

Application Requirements

• The application deadline and other admission requirements are consistent with the University's standard admission policies.