2015-2016 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Certificate in Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
The certificate in sustainable urban and regional planning is a strong curricular adjunct to studies in public administration, economics, urban sociology, natural resource management, civil engineering, finance, and business. This 12 credit hour certificate provides students at Grand Valley State University with a foundational knowledge of sustainability in planning and land use issues. This certificate can be completed in three semesters.
Requirements for a Certificate in Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
Students who seek a certificate in sustainable urban and regional planning are required to complete four of the five courses listed below.
- GPY/ PA 209 - Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning (3 credits)
- GPY/ PA 313 - Land Use Planning (3 credits)
- GPY/ PA/ ENS 312 - Urban and Regional Environmental Planning (3 credits)
- GPY/ PA 324 - Urbanization (3 credits)
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GPY/
ENS/
PA 410 - Landscape Analysis (3 credits)
(prerequisites GPY 100 or GEO111 or BIO 105)