Chicago faces many questions about its urban future: These questions are at the center of the Master of Arts in Sustainable Urban Development (MASUD). With classes in Chicago's Loop and Lincoln Park campuses, this 13-course (52 credit hour) interdisciplinary graduate program integrates academics with practical learning. Instructors draw on the city's resources and incorporate expert guest speakers, site visits, and industry-standard Geographic Information Systems (GIS) digital mapping and spatial analysis technology. A genuinely interdisciplinary program that incorporates perspectives from fields such as Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography, Sociology, Public Service Management, Environmental Studies and Real Estate, the MASUD introduces students to sustainable urban development policy, data collection and analysis, planning processes, strategies for implementation, modes of communication, and evaluation mechanisms. The first year of study provides a theoretical background as well as an introduction to the technologies used in urban development and planning. The second year of the curriculum is dedicated to teaching advanced courses and completing a required internship and a capstone/portfolio component. The MA in Sustainable Urban Development may also be expanded to include select graduate certificate programs covering particular areas of interest. Students participating in a combined MA/certificate program should consult with their academic advisor to determine what coursework might count toward both programs. A separate application process for the certificate is required. Students who are interested in any of the following combination programs should contact the Graduate Student Services Office for additional information.
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January 2025
Lincoln Park Campus
2400 N. Sheffield Ave,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60614, Midwest, United States
To be eligible for the sustainable urban development program, students must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, successful applicants will demonstrate a strong academic record, coursework and/or professional experience in sustainable development or related fields, and an interest in pursuing a career related to sustainable urban development.
To apply, please submit the following:
Students educated outside of the United States where English is not the official native language must present evidence of English proficiency. The College of LIberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS) requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or Duolingo score of 115 to be considered for admission to an LAS graduate program. Successful applicants to the MA in Sustainable Urban Development generally have a TOEFL score of 96 (iBT) or IELTS score of 7.0 or Duolingo score of 125.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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