Why Study Planning at Grand Valley?

The certificate gives students additional expertise and opportunities for applying geographic understandings and skills in the wider community. Our students:

• Gain an understanding of planning terms and concepts, which equips them to enter conversations about local planning and zoning, and qualifies them for internships and jobs.
• Build a strong foundation in the history and theory of planning and a depth of understanding that informs their analyses of local issues.
• Participate in regional and state planning conferences and are exposed to frequent guest speakers, giving them contact with real-world practitioners in the field of planning.
• Are in contact with a broad community of alumni in planning related fields people our undergraduates come to know on a first name basis offering our graduates a ready-made network for job-hunting and advice.