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  Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 2003-2005 Urban Planning and Policy Development Program Urban Planning and Policy Development Degree Options Academic Standing Comprehensive Examination (M.C.R.S.)  

Comprehensive Examination (M.C.R.S.)

The M.C.R.S. degree requires a comprehensive examination used to assess the knowledge of the student with regard to basic concepts and methods used by urban planners. The examination may be written or oral and is supervised by two members of the graduate urban planning faculty. The oral exam lasts approximately one hour. While the primary focus is on basic planning concepts and methods, the exact content of the examination is determined by the two faculty examiners. A written examination can take the form of one or two longer essays or a series of short questions. This examination is to be closed book and taken in a school office or classroom. The. M.C.R.S. comprehensive examination is to be scheduled for the last term in which the student will be in residence in the school. The master of city and regional studies comprehensive examination form, outlining the process, is available in the student services office.


 
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