James W. Hughes, Ph.D., Dean
Founded in 1992, the
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy provides focus
for all of Rutgers` programs of instruction, research, and service in
planning and public policy. The school offers undergraduate programs in
urban studies and public health, each leading to the baccalaureate
degree. On the graduate level, the school confers master of city and
regional planning, master of city and regional studies, master of
public affairs and politics, master of public policy, master of public
health, and doctor of public health degrees; the latter two degrees are
offered jointly with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey-School of Public Health. A dual-degree program in public health
and applied psychology leading to the master of public health and
doctor of psychology degrees is offered with the Graduate School of
Applied and Professional Psychology. A program also is offered that
leads to the doctor of philosophy degree in urban planning and policy
development; this degree is conferred by the Graduate School-New
Brunswick. In addition, the school offers joint-degree programs with
Rutgers` two law schools, with the Rutgers Business School: Graduate
Programs-Newark and New Brunswick, and with the Graduate School-New
Brunswick.
