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LOCATION + RESOURCES
If you are seeking the skills that will help you protect the environment in the face of population growth or to contribute to the global built environment, the Master of Science in Planning at The University of Arizona is for you!
The College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture recently completed a $9.3 million expansion and a $3 million remodeling of its existing building to offer students and faculty state-of-the-art facilities and resources. In addition, there are numerous University facilities available to CALA students and faculty. Some of the available resources include:
Visit our website for details on application requirements and procedures: www.planning.arizona.edu
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Digital Fabrication Lab Roy P. Drachman Institute Imagen - online image database Multimedia Learning Lab T.M. Sundt Design Gallery Underwood Family Sonoran Research Garden • Office of Student Computing Resources
CONTACT Master of Science in Planning Program College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
The University of Arizona 1040 North Olive Avenue | PO Box 210075 Tucson, AZ 85721-0075
General Information Phone | 520.621.1004 Fax | 520.626.6448 Email | planning@u.arizona.edu URL | www.planning.arizona.edu
Lauri Johnson, Director School of Landscape Architecture and Planning Phone | 520.621.8790 Email | ljohnson@u.arizona.edu
Laura Huntoon, Program Coordinator Planning Program Phone | 520.626.1151 Email | huntoon@email.arizona.edu
PLANNING
The Planning Program at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for Fall 2010 until 31 July 2010.
DEGREE PROGRAM
The Planning Program at The University of Arizona is located in Tucson, the heart of the Sonoran Desert with over 300 days of sunshine and blue skies.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Master of Science in Planning at The University of Arizona is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board and offers a range of concentrations that prepare students to excel in the growing and very important profession of Planning. In the past year our Planning program has returned to the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture to form the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning. This merger presents exciting opportunities for collaboration. The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona offers a unique combination of individualized attention, access to international research opportunities, and interdisciplinary course offerings. We believe that the planning profession is multi-dimensional and as such, at the University of Arizona we prepare our students with the tools to succeed in complex environments.
SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The Planning Program at the University of Arizona is located an hour and half to the Mexican border and within close proximity to the regional center of Phoenix, natural living laboratories, and the Tohono O’odham Indian Tribe, the second largest Native American tribe (in land area). Our location contributes to our dynamic masters curriculum, providing our students with rich experiences that include a planning projects class and an internship. Our mission is to prepare planning practitioners who are generalists with a specialization. Specializations include:
The University of Arizona is a Research I university, ranked #16 among all public universities by the National Science Foundation. The diverse and talented University of Arizona community offers a rich and rewarding educational experience to all who chose to focus on excellence. Within the Planning Program at the University of Arizona, we support this reputation through teaching and research that addresses issues such as
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International/Borderlands Planning Environmental/Healthy Cities Planning Land Use/Community Development Community Design + Regional Landscape Planning
In addition students have to option to pursue a dual MS in Planning and MBA degree through our cooperation with the nationally ranked Eller School of Management. An executive Master of Responsible Real Estate Development degree is also available through collaboration with the Eller School of Management.
• How do we adapt to global climate change? • How do we efficiently integrate alternative energy sources into the built environment? • How do we stimulate and make the Southwestern economy more economically sustainable?
The planning program reflects its physical context, addressing the contemporary challenges that face the Southwest. Courses and research projects often involve developing unique solutions to address water, energy, border, and cultural issues that face a diverse demography. The Planning Program at The University of Arizona is the nexus between physical design and policy.