The MUP + MS coordinated degree is an opportunity for students to simultaneously earn two degrees: Master of Urban Planning (MUP) and Master of Science in Engineering: Civil Engineering.
Urban planning is traditionally concerned with broader issues related to transportation, including land use, housing, environment, economic development, and urban design. Transportation engineers and planners need to address complex, interconnected issues, which require engineers to understand planning and planners to understand engineering. Students trained in both fields are in high demand.
The dual degree program in transportation engineering and urban planning allows you to earn two master’s degrees after completing a minimum of 54 credits, typically 2.5 years. If you were to earn those master’s degrees separately, you would need at least 78 credits.
The Master of Urban Planning (MUP) is a professional degree fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).