Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning Essentials: Fees & Entry Requirements at San Jose State University, USA

Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning Essentials

USA

What will I learn?

The Advanced Certificate in Urban Planning Essentials, offered by School of Planning, Policy and Environmental Studies, provides students the opportunity to gain the foundational knowledge and skills required of contemporary urban planners. Courses will cover the history, ethical foundations, and legal landscape that shapes the practice of urban planning. Additional coursework addresses statistical analysis and research design, policy analysis, the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and techniques for fostering sustainable urban development.

Which department am I in?

Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$19,422.00 (16,38,711) per year
Living Expenses -USD $26,490
Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$20,739.00 (17,49,831) per year
Living Expenses -USD $26,374
Start date

January 2028

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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