Community and Regional Planning (B.S.)
Prepare to lead community-based planning and development for sustainable, economically healthy communities. The Community and Regional Planning major at South Dakota State University develops students for careers in planning agencies where they can attain positions as city managers and community planners at the city, county, state or regional level.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States
About the program
The program also qualifies graduates to hold positions in organizations such as housing agencies, community and neighbourhood development corporations, economic development agencies, federal agencies and private development firms and foundations.
This Community and Regional Planning major at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Interest in public service
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Have strong leadership, detail, communication and interpersonal skills
- Are curious about how things work and have the ability to think in terms of spatial relationships
- Work well with diverse groups of people
Career Opportunities
- City/Community planner
- City manager
- Environmental consultant
- Housing authority administrator
- Economic development leader
Courses Included
- Building History
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Public Finance
- Introduction to GIS and Lab
- Urban Geography
- Site Inventory and Analysis