Temple University

The Master of Science (MS) in City & Regional Planning at Tyler School of Art and Architecture equips students to become dynamic leaders in urban planning with an emphasis on sustainability.

Accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, this flexible program—available full-time or part-time in the evening—prepares graduates to tackle complex urban challenges through sustainable practices, advanced planning technologies, and a focus on social and environmental impact.

With guidance from faculty who are both scholars and seasoned planners, students build expertise and connections in the vibrant Philadelphia region. They learn how to navigate the challenges of policy making in a multi-tiered regulatory framework and within a pluralistic society, and the communication skills and the tools necessary to be effective professionals working with a range of communities, administrative stakeholders and diverse interest groups in the processes of planning and decision making.

The curriculum builds knowledge and skills in social and environmental planning and governmental structures and advanced computer applications for planning. Optional concentrations include transportation and sustainable community planning, offering targeted career paths.

Tyler’s Master of Science (MS) in City & Regional Planning program has been accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board since 2012. Graduating students are eligible for status as an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate, pre-certified planner. 

Information on student achievements, tuition, student retention and graduation rates, AICP exam pass rates and employment is available here.