Program Overview

Urban and Regional Planning Certificate of Graduate Study

Program Overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) introduces students to the theory and practice of Urban and Regional Planning. Students will survey the discipline's history and major theoretical advancements before achieving an in-depth understanding of environmental and community planning practices. Students will also learn the major regulatory frameworks operating in the State of New Jersey as well as nationally recognized ethical principles to guide a successful career in planning.

Curriculum

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Urban and Regional Planning is a full-time or part-time program offered in a face-to-face format on our Glassboro, NJ campus with some online offerings. It requires the completion of 9 graduate semester hours (3 courses).

• 3 Courses / 9 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No

Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits)
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Required Courses: 9 S.H.
PLAN 31580 | Introduction to Planning: Past, Present, and Future | 3
PLAN 31589 | Environmental/Sustainable Planning | 3
PLAN 31685 | Planning Practice, Law, and Ethics | 3
PLAN 31686 | Community Planning & Site Design | 3

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation, or will indicate any missing items.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Current professional resume
• Statement of professional objectives

Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the Urban and Regional Planning Certificate of Graduate Study program, as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term | Application Deadline
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Fall | July 1
Spring | November 1
Summer | April 1

Rates

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.