Urban Studies & Planning
Mission Statement
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.
Greetings from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at California State University, Northridge
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus is open for only essential operations. All classes for Spring 2020 have been moved to online/remote instruction and all departments are providing services and support virtually. The Department of Urban Studies and Planning is open virtually from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Student advising is also being done virtually and via the telephone. Please contact the department's undergraduate adviser, Dr. Mintesnot Woldeamanuel, directly to schedule an appointment at mintesnot.woldeamanuel@csun.edu. For graduate advising, contact Dr. Zeynep Toker at zeynep.toker@csun.edu.
You may contact the department at 818-677-2904 or by email at urban.studies@csun.edu for assistance.
Urban Studies and Planning is Hiring Part-Time Faculty for 2020-21 Academic Year
March 10, 2020
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning is hiring part-time instructors for the 2020-21 academic year. For a list of anticipated teaching assignments and application procedures, please Read more
Featured Events
Cheers to the Class of 2019-2020 Virtual Celebration!
Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 4:00pm
Join us for CSUN’s first-ever distanced celebration of a truly extraordinary group of 2019-2020 graduates. Get more information about this event.
Master of Urban Planning
Fall 2020 Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2020
Final Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020
220 Sierra Hall
CSU Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Los Angeles, CA 91330-8259
Office Hours: M-F
(8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Phone: (818) 677-2904
Fax: (818) 677-5850
Email: urban.studies@csun.edu
Robert B. Kent (Department Chair)
The James H. Ring Computer Lab
Closed Until Further Notice
Summer 2020 Semester