University of Oregon

Program Information

Degree Offered

MCRP - Master of Community and Regional Planning

Program Description:

The community and regional planning (CRP) program trains policy-oriented planners for leadership positions in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. The program is ideal for students seeking a challenging education with a strong emphasis on applied learning. The program is very flexible, allowing students to develop a focus based on their career goals or pursue a joint degree in programs such as Environmental Studies, Law, Business, Landscape Architecture or Public Administration.

The CRP program is a professionally accredited master's program that has awarded degrees in planning since 1968. The progressive planning and environmental programs of the State of Oregon and the applied, problem-solving orientation of the CRP program attract an increasing number of students from the U.S. and the Pacific Basin. The two-year degree program enrolls approximately 25-30 students each year.

Accreditation:

Two-year program accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB), awarding degrees since 1968.

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate degree. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

International Student Requirements:

A minimum TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based test) or 90-91 (internet-based test) or higher is required by the program, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment score as an alternative to the TOEFL with a minimum overall score of 7.0.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above