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Degree Program	Masters of Arts Urban Studies
Subject Area	Urban and Regional Studies
Program URL	http://sbs.mnsu.edu/ursi/graduate/urbanstudies.html
Location	Off-Campus: Twin Cities Metro
Degree Type	Undergraduate - Credits
Total Number of Credit Hours	36 (Alternative Plan Paper) or 33 (Thesis Plan) Credits
Course Rotation (Required Core)	Spring 2010	501 Foundations (3 Credits)
		502 Urban Analysis (3 Credits) (a previous course in statistics is expected)
	Fall 2010	667 Studio Capstone (3 Credits)
Career Outlook	Careers involving Urban Planning primarily revolve around local governments, as well as management, scientific, and technical consulting services. Employment for planners in the private sector has also been increasing. Urban Planning training can also lead to careers in the state government agencies dealing with housing, transportation, or environmental protection.
Program Description	Thesis Plan – 33 credits Alternate Plan Paper – 36 credits The Master of Arts is a multidisciplinary degree program orientated toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas. Students in the degree program may prepare themselves for professional careers in local government, or use the degree as preparation for Ph.D. study. The program requirements are designed to provide flexibility while ensuring a multidisciplinary, problem-solving perspective.
Admission Requirements	In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of College of Graduate Studies, admission to the program as a degree-seeking student requires: Undergraduate course in research methods/statistics, or equivalent Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 in the last two years of coursework Two recommendations assessing potential for successful graduate study Personal statement describing academic and work background; reason for selecting graduate study in this degree program, and particular interests/skills (including technological skills; eg computer programs with which you are familiar - GIS, web page, etc.) you would bring to the program. Admission to the program on a provision basis may be approved for applicants with a GPA of at least 2.6 in the last two years of coursework and who demonstrate special circumstances and potential. Absence of specific undergraduate coursework in urban studies or statistics will result in the assigning of deficiency coursework which must be completed before graduation. To apply online, go to Graduate Studies Applications page.
Other Requirements	Graduate Focus (12 credits) Students will develop a 12-credit concentration in consultation with the advisor. Elective Concentration (12 credits) Student chooses 12 elective credits from URSi and other departments, with consent of advisor Free Elective (3 credits) The department recommendes URBS 697.
Program Contact Information	Department of Urban and Regional Studies Minnesota State University, Mankato 106 Morris Hall Mankato , MN 56001 507-389-1540 david.laverny-rafter@mnsu.edu