Education
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Urban and Regional Policy (MURP) is a professional (non-thesis) degree program. All degree candidates must successfully complete 42 semester hours (SH) of credit in a prescribed curriculum.
Coursework is divided between 24 credits in required "core courses" and 18 credits in elective courses. Students may enroll in the program on a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time students can expect to complete the degree program in two academic years. All courses in the program are held after 5:00 p.m. to accommodate work schedules.
Core Courses
The following courses are required of all MURP students:
- The 21st Century City: Urban Opportunities and Challenges
- Urban and Regional Development and Planning
- Applied Economic Policy
- Research Design and Methodology
- Strategizing Public Policy
- Program Evaluation
- Research Toolkit: GIS, Survey Methods, Cost-Benefit and Qualitative Methods
- Capstone in Urban and Regional Policy
Most core courses are offered once a year. Students should complete the Capstone Seminar the final spring semester of their studies. Students should consult with their academic advisor when planning the sequence of their core courses.
List of MURP Courses offered Fall Semester 2009
List of MURP Courses offered Spring Semester 2010
Statistics Competency
Students lacking competency in basic statistics are required to take a graduate course in basic statistics. This will count as an elective.Electives
All students take up to 18 SH in electives drawn from a list of approved offerings covering a range of topic and focus areas, including: environment, energy, and transportation; local and regional economic development; education, and workforce development; public finance; public safety; sustainability and urban design; urban health and social welfare.Full List of Policy School Graduate Courses offered Fall Semester 2009
Experiential Component
A non-credit summer practicum is required for students without current or past work experience. The expectation is that students will work a minimum of 15 hours a week for 14 weeks.
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