The master of city and regional studies (M.C.R.S.) is a 30-credit degree offered only in specialized circumstances. Applicants must hold an advanced degree and are seeking auxiliary knowledge in planning, or be international practicing planners.

Program of Study

Requirements and standards for admission are otherwise comparable to the M.C.R.P. two-year degree. The 30 credits required for this degree include the core required courses in theory and urban economy as well as two semesters of methods, including Methods of Planning Analysis I (34:970:515). Studio courses are not required and international students are waived out of the planning law course requirement. All M.C.R.S. candidates are required to pass an extensive comprehensive examination.

34:970:501  History and Theory of Planning (3)
34:970:509  Urban Economy and Spatial Patterns (3)
34:970:515  Methods of Planning Analysis (3)
Additional methods course (3)*
34:970:517  Survey of Planning Law Principles (3)**

Elective courses (15)

Total credits for M.C.R.S. (30)

*Options include Methods II or a choice from an extensive list of qualitative and quantitative courses approved by the program director.
**International students are waived out of the planning law course requirement.

The most current program information may be found at the Bloustein School website.