Bachelor of Urban Planning
Creating livable, sustainable, and just communities
The Bachelor of Urban Planning is a five-year multidisciplinary professional program that combines five semesters of real-world co-op experience with eight semesters of classes to provide essential skills and knowledge for urban planning, development, and design. Students develop foundations to create livable, sustainable, and just communities by shaping the built and natural environment of cities, towns, and suburbs.
The main challenges Urban Planners deal with are in creating livable and equitable communities while promoting economic development and job creation, mobility, affordability, social equity, energy efficiency, and climate change adaptation. In short, Urban Planning students learn innovative ways to solve complex problems.
DAAP's School of Planning is the only urban planning program in the country which requires a cooperative education experience, or co-op. Urban planning students work for both small and large businesses across the country. Students begin their co-op experiences during their sophomore year, and alternate semesters of full-time work and study on a year-round calendar until the final semester of the fifth year. Students will graduate with five semesters, or a year and a half, of work experience in their field.
The focus on accountability and leadership opportunities offered at UC have allowed me to become more confident in both school and work environments.
Jason Keith '24
Jason Keith,
Urban Planning, Class of 2024
Program Overview
| Program Duration: | Minimum Credits: | Offered Degree: |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Years | 120 | Bachelor of Science |
Whether or not you are an undergraduate student of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, you can pursue a certificate in the field of Urban Planning.
- Urban Design Certificate -
- Provides students with foundational knowledge about the art and science of cities through history to inform their future visions.
- Introduces the skills and techniques to design livable, functional, and beautiful places in response to the current and future challenges cities face.
- Encourages students to think critically about multidisciplinary solutions with sustainable design and management options that serve to promote unity between different city aspects.
- Urban Planning Certificate -
- Introduces students to the various challenges faced by our urbanized world.
- Encourages students to develop innovative approaches to managing cities and their development.
- Historic Preservation -
- Provides students with a working knowledge of historic preservation issues and techniques.
Student Work
Co-op Program
At the University of Cincinnati, we believe that learning is doing, and doing is learning.
All Communication Design majors participate in the UC Co-op Program. Students have the opportunity for hands-on professional practice in the field through five, paid semester-long co-op experiences. Co-op is a great opportunity to experience the design industry nationally while students build their professional experience and resume during their studies at UC.
Scholarships and Financial Resources
Thanks to the generosity of numerous alumni and friends of the college, scholarships are available to students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.
Apply to our Bachelor of Urban Planning Program Today
The University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Urban Planning program features a multidisciplinary curriculum and collaborative environment for students who want to make a difference in the built environment. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!
Connect with our Program:
Staff
Co-op College Advisor
Faculty
David J. Edelman,
Professor, Master of Community Planning Director
513-556-2378
Shilpa Mehta,
Assistant Professor - Educator - Planning and Urban Studies
513-556-1667
Vikas Mehta,
Professor, Fruth/Gemini Chair, Ohio Eminent Scholar, Urban Design Certificate Coordinator
513-556-2919
Questions?
Students are encouraged to explore the information on our website and contact the DAAP Student Affairs team with any admissions questions.