Provides advanced instruction and training in community planning and development to address contemporary planning challenges at different geographical levels in the United States.
Program Requirements: 15 or 16 credits of graduate coursework that consists of CPL 410 (or 501) as well as 6 credits from the following core courses: CPL 434 (or 539), CPL 450, CPL 483, CPL 485, CPL/MAF 516, PSC 505. The remaining 6 or 7 credits are taken from the following courses: CPL 538, CPL 549, LAR 444, LAR 445, MAF 465, MAF 475, MAF 564, PSC 524.
January 2025
University of Rhode Island
Kingston Campus,
75 Briar Lane,
KINGSTON,
Rhode Island,
2881, United States
A bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited College or University is required.
Language Proficiency
Required scores on the Internet-based (iBT) and Computer-based TOEFL:
An overall score of 80 or above (82 for teaching assistantship consideration), AND Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 20; Writing: 22; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20).
Other scores that may be accepted in place of TOEFL scores (please check with your department):
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 6.5; Writing: 6.5; Listening: 6.5; Speaking: 6.5 (The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7).
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105 (Score of 110 for a teaching assistantship)
Pearson Test of English: Required minimum scores are Reading 53, Writing 59, Listening 47, and Speaking 47 (62 for international teaching assistants)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Required minimum score of B2
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
