The mission of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning is to prepare students, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for professional careers in urban studies and planning. In addition, the department seeks to provide a broad based educational experience, set in the context of the social sciences, which contributes to the development of informed and thoughtful individuals prepared to contribute to the society at large. Department faculty supports the mission through teaching, research and publication, community outreach and action, and university service.
News and Events
Anticipated Part-Time Faculty Openings, 2013-2014
Alumni Business Cards from 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012
Urban Studies and Planning Graduation Ceremony Video – May 2011
Urban Studies and Planning Graduation Dinner Video – May 2011
2012-2013 Urban Planning and Sustainability Project – US/Brazil (.pdf)
Program Review: Department of Urban Studies and Planning -- Self Study -- February 2011 (.pdf)
URBS Newsletter Fall 2012 (.pdf)
URBS Newsletter Fall 2010 (.pdf)
URBS Newsletter Fall 2009 (.pdf)
URBS Newsletter Fall 2008 (.pdf)