Planetizen 2007 Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs (Urban Planning Schools)

The Planetizen 2007 Guide to Graduate Urban Planning program is the first independent and systematic ranking of graduate urban planning programs. The Guide inclues rankings of the top programs by region and specialty, in addition to the top 25 overall programs. The guide also includes a directory of programs in the U.S. and Canada, and advice from practitioners and current students for those considering pursuing a master's degree in urban planning. Contents include: - Introduction to Graduate Study in Urban Planning - Directory of 92 Graduate Urban Planning Programs (In the U.S. and Canada) - Top 25 Planning Schools - Rankings by 12 Specialty Areas (including real estate, urban design, land use planning, urban design, historic preservation and transportation planning) - Geographic rankings - Profiles of Planning Students - "What I Wish I Knew Before Going to Planning School" - How to Select a Planning Program - Programs with least expensive tuition - Largest schools Urban planning is an exciting field of study, and as the global community becomes ever more connected, it is also increasingly one of our society's most critical professions. The Planetizen Guide can help you to identify the right graduate program for your interests so that you can thrive and make their own unique and important contribution to the field.