Urban Planning Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)
The Urban Planning Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) is designed to provide exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to enroll early in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program while completing their undergraduate degree. Students admitted to the AMP will take four courses (12 credit hours) of graduate coursework, with nine of those hours counting as dual credit for both their undergraduate and graduate programs. After fulfilling their undergraduate requirements, students will continue for one additional year beyond their undergraduate degree to earn their master’s degree in urban planning.
Program Overview
- Total Credit Hours: 48 for the master’s program
- Dual Credit: 9 credit hours
- Graduate Credit: 3 credit hours
- Program Duration: 1-year post-undergraduate degree
Approved Graduate Courses
Fall Semester (6 credits)
- PLAN 605 Design and Graphic Communication
- PLAN 606 Introduction to Urban Planning
Spring Semester (6 credits)
- PLAN 614 Quantitative Analysis
- PLAN 630 Comprehensive Planning Studio
Summer Semester (3 credits)
- Recommended Electives:
- PLAN 512 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Urban Planning
- PLAN 530 Housing and Community Development
Application Requirements
- Program: Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
- Graduate Advisor: Sanglim Yoo
- Program Delivery: Main Campus
- Application Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Note: Summer admission allows AMP and Track II BUPD students to take an online graduate-level elective. The department does not offer a full slate of summer courses nor any on-campus summer courses.
Application Deadline
- The application deadline and other admission requirements are consistent with the University’s standard admission policies.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Graduate Advisor or visit the program’s webpage on the university's site.