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Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning undergraduate certificate
Offered through Geography and Sustainable Planning, with this certificate students learn the best practices, strategies and techniques required for urban and regional development, smart and green infrastructure, and integration of social, environmental, and economic priorities in planning. Anyone admitted to GVSU as a degree-seeking student may complete this certificate.
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.
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