Urban Studies & Planning

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.
Featured News
Urban Studies and Planning Majors Awarded CAPE & WTS-LA Scholarships
November 6, 2017

Two Urban Studies and Planning majors have been awarded scholarships this fall:
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4th Annual Black Youth Guidance Forum
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:00am to 2:30pm

To endorse student achievement throughout communities of color, the fourth annual Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) is proud to present, “Financial Fitness: What does health have to do with it?” The event makes available space to reflect on best practices for our constituency. The BYGF invites participation of African American youth and other youth of color, school stakeholders (e.g. parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff), and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County. They will join CSUN students from various departments and programs, including Africana studies, liberal studies, and the credential program. BYGF promotes self-care, including but not limited to financial literacy, educational literacy, and health & well-being, especially for those affected by the recent teacher strike in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Read more
Announcements
(January 28, 2019)
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM
(October 1, 2018)
The Master of Urban Planning program at CSUN is now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 cohort. The priority application deadline is March 1st, 2019.