The Master in Urban Planning program at Hunter seeks to prepare professional planners who are well-versed in planning theory and methods, but also have an area of specialized practice. While covering the fundamental skills required of the modern planner, the 60-credit program provides flexibility to accommodate the special interests of each student.

Students take 27 credits in the core planning curriculum, 12 credits in an area of concentration, six credits in a planning studio course that provide real experience in applied planning, and 12 electives to allow for exploration of a range of planning topics. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor to design a two-year curriculum plan.

Areas of planning concentration offered include: housing and real estate, economic development, land use design, transportation and environment, human services, and general practice.

Each student must complete at least one 3-credit internship, either with city, suburban or regional planning agencies; neighborhood development groups; municipal housing or budgeting units; planning journals; or other approved groups. For many students, field experiences have led to full-time employment after graduation.

The department also offers a number of paid graduate assistant opportunities for students to work closely with faculty on research grants. Students with multiple professional interests can pursue joint degree programs with other New York City Universities.

For further information about the Masters in Urban Planning, contact:
Dr. William Milczarski
Director of the Urban Planning Program
212-772-5601
wmilczar@hunter.cuny.edu