In our Community Planning major, you’ll become a problem solver for communities. We teach you how to find and fix problems, like making cities better places to live and more eco-friendly. This program provides a strong foundation in urban geography, political systems, and social matters. You’ll study urban planning, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), sustainability, and public management, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Internship opportunities are available to all students; scholarships are available to qualified students; students with substantial prior learning experience may apply for credit through the Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience program. Opportunities to participate in small seminar groups, research projects, and online courses are available. Students should consult their advisers for assistance in planning coursework.
Career Opportunities
Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs graduates are employed in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Many of our graduates pursue careers in:
- Local, State, and Federal Government
- Economic Development
- Health Care Management
- Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis
- Housing, Community and Neighborhood Revitalization
- Environmental Advocacy/Management
- Public Safety Management
- Historic Preservation
- Human Services and Resource Management
- Urban Planning
- Research
Accelerated Graduate Programs
Qualifying undergraduates in the School of Urban Affairs may pursue an accelerated graduate degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning and Development, or Nonprofit Management. See Public Administration, Accelerated Master’s BA/MPA, Urban Planning and Development, Accelerated BA/MUPD, and Nonprofit Management, Accelerated Master’s BA/MNM for program requirements.
Contact Information
Public Affairs Student Services Center
Telephone: (216) 687-3884 / E-mail: passc@csuohio.edu