THREE-YEAR, 72-CREDIT DUAL-DEGREE PROGAM (36 M.C.R.P. and 36 M.P.P.)

Note that this is a savings of 24 credits compared to earning the 48-credit M.C.R.P. and M.P.P. degrees separately. Each degree program effectively accepts 12 credits from the other program; only one set of methods courses are necessary (Methods I, II) but should be taken within the same program. A third methods course is required, and may be chosen from several options. The third methods choice and all flight paths should be approved by the faculty adviser and originating program director.

Public Policy Masters (M.P.P.): 24 credits of core courses; 12 credits of concentration or elective courses, and the remaining 12 credits are urban policy (UP) courses that get transferred toward the M.P.P. degree

Urban Planning Masters (M.C.R.P.): 24 credits of core courses, 12 credits of concentration or elective courses, and the remaining 12 credits are public policy (PP) courses that get transferred toward the M.C.R.P. degree

Concentrations are available in community development, transportation, environment, and energy, among others. A sample model flight path is outlined below, but can be modified based on individual needs.

Semester 1

PP 34:833:510  Public Policy Formation (3)
UP 34:970:515  Methods of Planning Analysis I (3) (PP accepts for 34:833:530 Methods I: Research Design)
UP 34:970:501  History and Theory of Planning (3)
PP/UP  Concentration Requirement

Semester 2

PP 34:833:543  Economics and Public Policy (3) (UP accepts for 34:970:509 Urban Economy and Spatial Patterns)
UP 34:970:516  Methods of Planning Analysis II (3) (PP accepts for other advanced methodology course)
UP 34:970:517  Survey of Planning Law Principles (3)
PP/UP  Concentration Requirement

Semester 3

PP 34:833:630  Policy Methods II: Data Analysis (3) (UP accepts for third methods course)
PP/UP  Concentration Requirement
PP/UP  Elective (PP or UP accepts for elective)
PP/UP  Elective (PP or UP accepts for elective)

Semester 4

UP 34:970:511  Graduate Planning Studio (3) (PP accepts for Policy Practicum)
PP/UP  Concentration Requirement
PP/UP  Concentration Requirement
PP/UP  Elective (PP or UP accepts for elective)

Semester 5

UP 34:970:510  Graduate Planning Studio (3) (PP accepts for Policy Practicum)
PP/UP  Elective (PP or UP accepts for elective)
PP  Management or Budgeting Requirement*
PP  Applied Field Experience (summer)**

Semester 6

PP  Management or Budgeting Requirement*
PP/UP  Elective
PP/UP  Elective
PP/UP  Elective

*M.P.P. requirements changed in Fall 2011. Previously enrolled students may be grandfathered in under 45-credit M.P.P. curriculum. Discuss with public policy program director.
**Only one internship or Applied Field Experience for credit.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the dual M.C.R.P./M.P.P. degree program is highly selective and requires simultaneous, separate applications to, and acceptance by, each program. Part-time study plans are individually arranges to suit a student's particular circumstances; however, completion time is greatly extended.

For information, an application, and consultation on the M.C.R.P./M.P.P. degree program please contact the student recruitment office at 848-932-4008 or at recruit@poliy.rutgers.edu.

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