The Masters of Science in Rural and Small Town Planning is designed to prepare students for a planning career in rural, regional, and public and private planning agencies. Specifically, the program is structured to provide a base in planning theory and analytical skills together with extensive preparation in the formulation and implementation of rural plans, policies and programs.Admissions is to the MS in Rural and Small Town Planning is open to students with an undergraduate degree in geography, political science, sociology, planning or a related discipline. The program requires the completion of thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate work, which includes six core courses (18 hours).