The planning and public policy major prepares students for entry-level jobs in the public and private sectors, especially in the fields of community development, government service, land use, real estate, transportation, and health policy, and for graduate education in public administration, public policy, and urban planning. To pursue the major, students must apply and be admitted to the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Completion of the planning and public policy major leads to a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree jointly issued with the School of Arts and Sciences. Students seeking the minor in planning and public policy may declare it without applying for admission to the Bloustein School.
Prerequisites for the Major in Planning and Public Policy (6-7 credits)
(Both must be taken for the major, however, only one needs to be taken to obtain admission status)
10:762:101 Introduction to Planning, Policy, and Health (3)
10:762:205 Basic Statistical Methods for Policy, Planning, and Health (4) or a 200-level or higher basic statistics course (3-4)
Major Requirements (37 credits)
Core Courses (19 credits)
01:220:102 Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
01:220:103 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3) or
01:790:104 American Government (3)
10:762:395 Research Methods (4)*
10:762:400 Internship with Seminar (3)*
10:762:494 Senior Seminar (3)*
At least one of the following:
01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3) or
01:355:303 Writing for Business and the Professions (3) or
01:355:315 Writing Grant Proposals (3) or
a preapproved professional writing course (3)
Elective Courses (18 credits)
Students must complete 18 credits of electives, of which 12 credits must be at the 300 level or higher. Students completing a minor or second major may count only one course from that minor or major as an elective for the planning and public policy major or minor.
Any 762 course counts as an elective as do the following preapproved elective courses (more electives are listed in Degree Navigator):
01:450:321 Geographic Information Systems (3)
11:372:231 Fundamentals of Environmental Planning (3)
11:372:232 Fundamentals of Environmental Geomatics (3)
11:372:409 New Jersey Planning Practice (3)
11:372:411 Environmental Planning and the Development Process (3)
11:374:279 Politics of Environmental Issues (3)
11:375:333 Environmental Law I (3)
11:375:334 Environmental Law II (3)**
Planning and Public Policy Minor Requirements (24-25 credits)
10:762:101 Introduction to Planning, Policy, and Health (3)
a 200-level or higher basic statistics course (3-4)
a basic economics course (3)
Five additional 762 courses of at least 3 credits each (15 credits) excluding 10:762:395, 463,464, 490,491, and 499, which are restricted to majors only. All courses must be completed with grades C or better.
Public Policy Minor Requirements (18-19 credits)
Required Courses (12-13 credits)
10:762:101 Introduction to Planning, Policy, and Health (3)
10:762:205 Basic Statistical Methods for Policy, Planning, and Health (4) or equivalent (3)
10:762:305 Principles of Public Policy (3)
10:762:220 Public Economic Policy (3)
Elective Courses (6 credits), choose at least two of the following:
10:762:303 Global Poverty (3)
10:762:304 Poverty in the United States (3)
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
10:762:330 Local Taxing and Spending Policy (3)
10:762:331 U.S. Social Policy (3)
10:762:335 Gender, Family, and Public Policy (3)
10:762:417 Population Tools and Policies (3)
10:762:444 American Land Use Planning (3)
10:762:451 Environmental Economics and Policy (3)
10:762:471 Globalization and Sustainability (3)
10:762:473 Transportation Policy (3)
10:762:476 Immigration Policy (3)
10:762:480 Ethics in Planning and Public Policy (3)
10:762:490-491 Independent Study in Public Policy (BA)
10:762:495-499 Special Topics as offered, such as
--Human Development and Public Policy
--Media and Public Policy
--Religion and Public Policy
Articulated 3-1-1 Programs
Exceptional, well-prepared students from any Rutgers–New Brunswick matriculating unit who wish to study urban planning are encouraged to seek advising about the 3-1-1 master of city and regional planning (M.C.R.P.) program. Those who wish to study public policy are encouraged to seek advising about the 3-1-1 master of public policy (M.P.P.) program.
Certificate Programs (24 credits)
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy offers three certificate programs related to planning and public policy: Community Development, Real Estate, and Urban Planning. These certificates are available to all Rutgers University students, including all non-Bloustein School majors and minors, and to postbaccalaureate students with degrees in any discipline. Certificates are awarded only with or subsequent to the awarding of a bachelor's degree. Undergraduate students are restricted to courses at the 300 and 400 levels. Postbaccalaureate students may select courses from any level.
Community Development Certificate
Core Courses
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
10:762:421 Community Development (3)
Elective Courses
At least six additional courses (18 credits) from the following list:
10:762:305 Principles of Public Policy (3)
10:762:317 Urban Municipal Management (3)
10:762:330 Local Taxing and Spending Policy (3)
10:762:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:762:420 GIS for Health and Planning (3)
10:762:435 Applied Land-Use Planning (3)
10:762:440 Principles of Real Estate (3)
10:762:460 Local Economic Development (3)
10:762:473 Transportation Policy (3)
Community Sustainability Certificate
Core Courses
10:762:396 Principles of Urban Planning (3)
10:762:315 Designing Cities (3)
Elective Courses
At least one course in four different areas (12 credits):
Transportation
10:762:472 Transportation Planning (3)
10:762:473 Transportation Policy (3)
34:833:684-87 Transportation Policy Options (3)
34:970:553 Transportation and Environment (3)
34:970:554 Transportation and Land Use (3)
34:970:558 Public Transit Planning and Management (3)
34:970:651-74 Seminar: Transportation Options (3)
Environment and Climate Change
10:762:435 Applied Land Use Planning (3)
10:762:444 American Land Use Policy (3)
10:762:470 Environmental Law (3)
10:762:483 Protecting Public Health and the Environment (3)
01:450:102 Global Environment (3)
01:450:140 Greenhouse Effect (3)
01:550:230 Environmental Design Analysis (3)
11:556:143 Energy and Climate Change (3)
34:833:684-87 Seminar: Environmental Policy Options (3)
34:970:523 Environmental Law and Policy (3)
34:970:618 Environmental Planning and Management (3)
34:970:619 Environmental Economics and Policy (3)
34:970:651-74 Seminar: Environmental Options (3)
Energy
10:762:495 Special Topics: Energy Options (3)
11:375:322 Energy, Technology, and Environment (3)
34:833:684-87 Seminar: Energy Policy Options (3)
34:970:571 Industrial Ecology (3)
34:970:620 Energy Policy and Planning (3)
34:970:651-73 Seminar: Energy Options (3)
Urban Redevelopment and Food
10:762:304 Poverty in the United States (3)
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
10:762:316 Physical Design and Site Planning (3)
10:762:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:762:420 GIS for Health and Planning (3)
10:762:421 Community Development (3)
10:762:448 Historic Preservation (3)
10:762:475 Design Sustainability (3)
10:762:492 Design Studio (3)
34:833:684-87 Seminar: Sustainable Policy Options (3)
34:970:651-73 Seminar: Sustainable Cities Options (3)
International and Global
10:762:233 Urban World (3)
10:762:303 Global Poverty (3)
10:762:352 Cyber Cities (3)
10:762:471 Globalization and Sustainability (3)
11:704:317 Conservation Ecology (3)
34:833:684-87 Seminar: International Policy Options (3)
34:970:537 Comparative International Planning (3)
34:970:646 Global Restructuring (3)
34:970:651-73 Seminar: International Options (3)
Courses at or above the 500 level must have approval of the student's academic dean and the course instructor. Seminar options must be approved by the respective program directors as counting towards the Community Sustainability Certificate.
Real Estate Certificate
Core Courses
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
10:762:440 Principles of Real Estate (3)
Elective Courses
At least six additional courses (18 credits) from the following list:
10:762:306 Principles of Urban Planning (3)
10:762:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:762:420 GIS for Health and Planning (3)
10:762:421 Community Development (3)
10:762:448
Historic Preservation (3)
10:762:460 Local Economic Development (3)
10:762:478 History of Planning Thought (3)
Postbaccalaureate students may register for the following to fulfill elective credit:
34:970:501 History of Planning Thought (3)
34:970:521 Historic Preservation (3)
34:970:528 Housing Economics and Markets (3)
34:970:529 Principles of Housing (3)
34:970:562 Community Economic Development (3)
34:970:563 Community Development (3)
34:970:622 Urban Redevelopment (3)
Urban Planning Certificate
Core Courses
10:762:306 Principles of Urban Planning (3)
10:762:316 Physical Design and Site Planning (3)
Elective Courses
At least six additional courses (18 credits) from the following list:
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
10:762:314 Graphical Communications for Planners (3)
10:762:315 Designing Cities (3)
10:762:317 Urban Municipal Management (3)
10:762:352 Cybercities (3)
10:762:400 Internship with Seminar (3)
10:762:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:762:420 GIS for Health and Planning (3)
10:762:421 Community Development (3)
10:762:435 Applied Land-Use Planning (3)
10:762:440 Principles of Real Estate (3)
10:762:444 American Land Use Planning (3)
10:762:448 Historic Preservation (3)
10:762:471 Globalization and Sustainability (3)
10:762:472 Transportation Planning (3)
10:762:474 Tourism Planning (3)
10:762:482 Social Aspects of Environmental Design (3)
10:762:483 Protecting Public Health and the Environment (3)
10:762:490 Independent Study (3)
10:762:492 Design Studio (3)
10:762:495-499 Special Topics as offered, such as
--Land Use Law or equivalent law course (3)
--Art and Architecture in the City (3)
10:832:232 Principles of Public Health (3)
Possible substitutions with permission
11:372:233 Environmental Geomatics (3)
11:372:362 Intermediate Environmental Geomatics (3)
Other courses can be substituted for the electives only with permission of program director.
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