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The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) is a two-year professional curriculum. The program is one of only four in the Pacific Northwest that is professionally accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board.

You’ll learn how to make a difference in your community and solve real-world problems. We provide unique opportunities for those who want to play a part in shaping a better future.

Our graduates succeed in finding employment both in the United States and internationally.

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Applied Learning Opportunities

You will turn your classroom knowledge into action through:

  • Classroom-based applied learning/simulation: Practice decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Community-based projects: Team up with local organizations on various projects that allow you to solve problems and make a difference.
  • Internships:聽Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Research:聽Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.

By gaining the practical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to become the next generation of planning professionals, 51福利社 graduates don鈥檛 just find jobs鈥攖hey become leaders in the planning profession and champions for sustainable, inclusive communities.

Why Study Urban & Regional Planning at the Region's Polytechnic?

Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.

Work Together

Partner with public officials and professionals to communicate, analyze, design, and plan.

Make a Difference

Improve the quality of life in your neighborhood, city, state, and region.

Help the Community

Provide technical assistance for area agencies and communities.

Top-Ranked Program with Hands-on Learning

鈥淭he relationships I formed with peers, professors, and alumni helped me tremendously when interviewing for internships, which then developed into my career as a planner,鈥� 鈥� Cassidy Olheiser '25

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements of the MURP program include those required for Graduate Programs at 51福利社 as well as the following:

  • Two letters of recommendation submitted through the online application process. Both letters should be from instructors familiar with your undergraduate, or where applicable, graduate academic record. In the event you have professional planning experience, letters may come from a supervisor or other person familiar with your planning work.
  • A statement of purpose explaining why you wish to study planning and outlining your educational and career goals is also submitted via the online application tool.
  • Completion of a class in statistics prior to entry into the program or completing a course while in the program. In the latter case, the credits for the class will not be included in the 72 credits required for the degree.

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Location

The MURP program is located in the University District of Downtown Spokane at the Catalyst building. MURP students are helping to transform the region by working closely with local businesses and organizations.

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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

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Note: With the exception of those who have applied for leave of absence, students who enroll in  Research Project must maintain continuous enrollment until their degree requirements are met.

Grade Requirements: The candidate for the degree of Master of Urban and Regional Planning must pass a final examination. At the time of the final examination, a student’s cumulative GPA ≥3.0. There must be no unabsolved grades less than C. 

Program Prerequisite: or approved equivalent is required for this program.

Required Core Curriculum
Theory/Philosophy
FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING5
ADVANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT5
Administrative/Management
PLANNING PRACTICE (must be repeated)3
PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION AND LAW5
Methods/Techniques
PLANNING PRESENTATION METHODS5
POPULATION AND ECONOMY5
PLANNING STUDIO5
LAND USE PLANNING5
GIS FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS4
or  GIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Applied Synthesis
ADVANCED PLANNING STUDIO5
TRIBAL GOVERNANCE4
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES3
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING5
RESEARCH PROJECT (1–15 variable credit course)5
Electives–choose five credits from the following or any 400- to 600-level PLAN or PADM course5
PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
NETWORKED GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR GRANTS-WRITING
WALKABLE COMMUNITIES
URBAN DESIGN
REFLECTIVE PLANNING THEORY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLANNING
PLANNING, POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
Total Credits69

Sample Courses

PLAN聽505. PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION AND LAW. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: graduate standing or instructor permission.
Review of zoning, subdivision regulations, and other tools employed by planners to implement public plans and policies. Consideration of constitutional, statutory, and case law governing the realm of plan and policy implementation.

PLAN聽540. LAND USE PLANNING. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Explores the issues and methods of analyzing and organizing land uses in urban and regional environments by balancing the demand for uses with the environmental conditions that limit the supply of land and locates these uses based upon criteria that satisfy human needs.

Career Possibilities

  • Urban Planner
  • Regional Planner
  • Land Use Planner
  • Zoning Administrator
  • Master Planner (citywide or regional)
  • Transportation Planner
  • Housing Development Planner
  • International Development Planner
  • Global Urban Planning Consultant
  • Urban Planning Advisor聽
  • International Aid Worker
  • United Nations Urban Planning Consultant
  • Environmental Planner
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Climate Change Policy Planner
  • Natural Resource Planner
  • Environmental Impact Analyst
  • Green Infrastructure Specialist
  • Climate Resiliency Planner
  • Transportation Planner
  • Mobility Analyst
  • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planner
  • Infrastructure Project Manager
  • Traffic Engineer
  • Public Transit Planner
  • Freight and Logistics Planner
  • Community Development Specialist
  • Housing Policy Planner
  • Affordable Housing Project Manager
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist
  • Economic Development Planner
  • Social Equity Planner
  • Urban Renewal Program Coordinator
  • Urban Designer
  • City Planner聽
  • Landscape Architect
  • Urban Design Consultant
  • Public Space Designer
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  • Urban Revitalization Planner
  • Policy Analyst聽
  • City Planner聽
  • Public Sector Planner
  • Urban Policy Researcher
  • Economic Development Policy Advisor
  • Government Affairs Manager
  • Real Estate Developer
  • Land Development Manager
  • Real Estate Investment Analyst
  • Property Manager聽
  • Urban Real Estate Analyst
  • Planning and Development Director
  • Urban and Regional Planning Professor
  • Urban Planning Researcher
  • Policy Research Analyst聽
  • Urban Systems Analyst
  • Urban Sustainability Researcher
  • Nonprofit Program Director聽
  • Housing and Homelessness Advocate
  • Urban Poverty Specialist
  • Community Organizing Director聽
  • Social Justice Advocate

A Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) prepares you for a career in urban and regional planning. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to develop and design sustainable, livable communities.

In this program, you’ll explore a range of topics, including land use, transportation planning, environmental sustainability, housing, urban design, and public policy.

Through hands-on experiences, you鈥檒l learn how to create policies and plans that promote economic growth, environmental stewardship, and equity.

MURP professionals work in both the public and private sectors to address challenges related to urban growth, infrastructure, and environmental concerns. You’ll play an essential role in shaping the future of cities and regions.

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Accreditation

The 51福利社 Urban and Regional Planning program is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

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