Master's in Urban and Regional Planning

In the Master's of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, students develop the professional and analytical skills as generalists to address the contemporary challenges that face planners. Through courses and applied projects, students tackle issues such as revitalizing downtowns, promoting sustainable management of land and water resources, developing affordable housing, and identifying innovative transportation solutions. UCI has the fastest growing MURP program in the country; our faculty has grown from four faculty members in 1992 to 19 full-time faculty members today. In two successive accreditation reviews, outside experts have emphasized how UC Irvine's MURP degree brings students into a small, close-knit learning environment that provides exceptional access to nationally and internationally recognized scholars.

Master's Program: Example Topics
Community Development and Social Policy, Economics and Public Policy,
Environmental Policy and Planning, Land Use Policy, Transportation Planning
Community Health Planning, Urban Design and Behavior

A Sample Curriculum for the MURP Program

Fall Winter Spring Year One History of Urban Planning Quantitative Analysis for Planners Analytical Methods for Planning   Microeconomics Theoretical Foundations of Planning Urban Settlements course (choice of 3)   Elective Law course (choice of 2) Elective Year Two Professional Report Seminar Planning Studio Planning Studio   Elective Elective Elective   Elective Elective Elective

MURP students learn about planning outside the classroom as well: through a lecture series that brings planning professionals to the campus to discuss cutting-edge planning issues; field trips to learn about planning in local communities; real-world class projects; internships; international exchange opportunities; and individual professional report projects that allow students to work with community clients on projects of interest.