Program Overview

City and Regional Planning M.R.P./M.L.A. (dual degree) (Ithaca)

Field of Study

City and Regional Planning

Program Description

The dual master's degree in regional planning (M.R.P.) and landscape architecture (M.L.A.) is a professionally accredited degree intended for students with an interest in both planning and design issues.

Landscape architecture (LA) students interested in the social, political, and economic context in which design occurs, or planning students who want to establish a deeper concentration in physical design and planning than the existing planning curriculum can provide, are ideal candidates for the dual degree program.

The dual degree prepares students for work in areas such as physical planning, environmental analysis, community development, and urban design — skills which are highly sought after in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Concentrations by Subject

• designing the city (M.R.P. only)
• economic development planning: communities and regions (M.R.P. only)
• international studies in planning (M.R.P. only)
• land use and environmental planning (M.R.P. only)

Tuition

Tuition information is available through the Graduate School's Tuition Rates page.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines

• Fall: January 10
• No spring admission

Requirements Summary

• All Graduate School Requirements, including the English Language Proficiency Requirement for all applicants
• Two recommendations
• Note: GRE test scores are no longer required for application to this program

Students apply for admission to the dual degree generally after already being accepted to either CRP or LA, but need to be admitted to both programs separately. Typically, a student will apply to the complementary program during their first year at Cornell.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of city and regional planning, as well as landscape architecture, enabling them to excel in various professional settings.