The master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning has become the 'industry standard' in the profession. Although our EWU undergraduate BAURP is fully accredited, these external demands mean that our alumni often seek a master's degree in order to advance professionally. This one-year, course of study provides an opportunity for graduates of the EWU undergraduate Urban and Regional Planning program to obtain an accredited master with advanced standing.

Additionally, if students are graduates of any other accredited Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) accredited undergraduate planning program we would be pleased to consider applications for Advanced Standing.  Advanced standing may also be possible for graduates of other closely related undergraduate programs–consult with the Urban and Regional Planning Graduate Advisor.

Advanced Standing Curriculum
Summer Quarter
PLAN 591	RESEARCH PROJECT PREPARATION	1
400- or 500-Level Planning Elective		5
Fall Quarter
PLAN 501	FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING	5
PLAN 506	PLANNING METHODS III	5
PLAN 523	TRIBAL GOVERNANCE	4
Winter Quarter
PLAN 502	ADVANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	5
PLAN 507	ADVANCED PLANNING STUDIO	5
Spring Quarter
PLAN 542	SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES	3
PLAN 601	RESEARCH PROJECT	5
Planning Elective		5
Total Credits		43

Students who earn an MURP in Urban and Regional Planning, Advanced Standing from EWU should be able to:

• demonstrate mastery of the skills needed to practice planning in a variety of venues in ways consistent with planning ethics;
• demonstrate mastery of historical and contemporary planning practice, policy, and processes based on knowledge of the relevant concepts and theories;
• demonstrate mastery of the relevant concepts and theories of human settlements as they relate to planning;
• demonstrate mastery of the different values and ethical standards affecting the practice of planning.