Bachelor of Science in Community & Environmental Planning

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The Bachelor of Science in Community & Environmental Planning major is a professional degree program that prepares students for positions in local, state, and federal agencies, private companies, planning departments, engineering firms, and many others as well as graduate education in planning. The program introduces students to the diversity of the planning profession while providing an understanding of the broader purpose of planning and the opportunity to focus on practice and application through research and studio credits. It is intended to serve high-achieving students interested in advanced careers in the diverse and dynamic field of planning. The program at Rowan has a special focus on sustainable community design, land conservation, and the specific planning practices and challenges of the region.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Introductory Geography Requirements: 6 s.h.

MUST TAKE

GEOG 16100 - Earth, People, and the Environment Credits: 3

AND Take one of the two following courses:

GEOG 16110 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 16140 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3

Methods and Practice Courses: 15 s.h.

Take the following courses:

GEOG 16160 - Digital Earth: Mapping and Geographic Information Science Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16350 - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Credits: 3
GEOG 16390 - Geography Research Clinic/Studio Credits: 1 to 6
GEOG 16490 - Undergraduate Research Seminar in Geography (Senior Seminar) - WI Credits: 3
PLAN 31495 - Planning Studio-WI Credits: 3

Planning Core: 24 s.h.

Must complete the following courses:

PLAN 31280 - Introduction to City Planning Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16302 - Urban Geography Credits: 3 *
PLAN 31380 - Planning History, Theory, & Ethics Credits: 3
PLAN 31383 - Metropolitan/Regional Planning Credits: 3 *
PLAN 31386 - Land Use and Conservation Credits: 3 *
PLAN 31385 - New Jersey Applied Planning Practice Credits: 3 *
PLAN 31389 - Environmental / Sustainable Planning Credits: 3 *
PLAN 31486 - Community Planning, Engagement, and Design Credits: 3 *

Planning Program Electives: 15 s.h.

Choose 5 elective program classes (15 s.h.) in consultation with your academic advisor. It is highly recommended that courses chosen contribute to completing a minor such as GIS Minor, Sustainability Science Minor, or Environmental Studies Minor.

Free Electives: 33 s.h.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Bachelor of Science Community & Environmental Planning Graduation Requirements

2.00 Overall G.P.A.

2.5 Major G.P.A.

Bachelor of Science Community & Environmental Planning majors must complete all Planning Courses with a ‘C’ or better (classes marked with *).

For information related to this major or minor, please contact:
John Hasse, Ph.D., AICP
856.256.4812
hasse@rowan.edu