The school supports a wide variety of educational activities, from
undergraduate and master's and doctoral degree programs to continuing
education courses and conferences for professionals and alumni. The
school also hosts international fellows programs, which provide
education and professional development opportunities for individuals
from nations around the world.
The core purpose of all
educational programs is to enhance students' understanding of the
theories, methods, and practice of planning and public policy. The
school's educational programs encourage open discussion of all
viewpoints, the application of quantitative methods for analysis, the
careful study of history, and a thorough consideration of economic and
demographic trends and political institutions and processes.
Full-
and part-time students examine theories and methods in a wide variety
of concentrations, including community and economic development, public
health, workforce development, land use, housing, transportation, urban
design, education, social policy, science and technology policy, and
environmental policy.
