Urban Studies & Planning

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.

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.

Master of Urban Planning

Fall 2020 Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2020

Final Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020