About the Program
Government, Planning, and Philosophy Department
Cassety Hall 202
(716) 878-6116
https://gpp.buffalostate.edu/
The objective of this minor is to introduce students to the discipline of Urban and Regional Planning and to familiarize them with some of the fundamental approaches to the discipline. It is designed for students who would like to enhance their employment opportunities in a planning or related area, or who desire to pursue graduate training in such an area.
Admission Requirements
Any matriculated student in good academic standing may declare this program.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. understand the basic themes in the planning field and the multidisciplinary aspects of the profession.
2. be able to prepare and deliver clear and convincing written and oral presentations.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
PLN 215 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 3
PLN 315 PRINCIPLES OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 3
PLN 325 MAPS AND MAPMAKING USING GIS 3
PLN 401 PLANS AND PLAN-MAKING 3
Electives Selected by Advisement (9 credit hours)
Select 9 credit hours from the following: 9
PLN 225 PLANNING METHODS
PLN/GEG 309 URBAN GEOGRAPHY
PLN 340 LAND USE PLANNING AND ZONING
PLN 341 HOUSING AND EQUITABLE URBANISM
PLN 350 PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUITIES
PLN 380 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLN 412 COMMUNITY PLANNING AGENCIES AND ISSUES
Total Credit Hours 21