Overview

The Urban and Regional Planning program from Jackson State University provide students with learning opportunities that enable them to develop the intellectual qualities necessary for meeting the broad and varied range of problems and challenges associated with urban growth and development.

Key Facts

The mission of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at Jackson State University, "Mississippi's Urban University" and only planning degree granting program in the State, is to specialize and train students to pursue exciting careers in community development and housing, environment and land use, and urban design; to create a diverse learning community in the field of planning; to provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to the improvement of urban and regional environments; to prepare students to understand and serve a diverse and multicultural society; and to increase the number of members from under-represented groups in the professional ranks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Planning

Planning Theory and Practice

Urban Design

Quantitative Analysis and Computers
Legal Aspects in Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jackson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission. Click here to access the Graduate School Application.
Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee. Applications will not be processed without payment of the application fee. Payment is made by using a credit/debit card at the time of application. Application payments are processed as part of the application.
A satisfactory TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS score

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10144 USD / year

≈ 10144 USD / year
Out-of-State

10144 USD / year

≈ 10144 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6144 USD / year

≈ 6144 USD / year

Living costs

Jackson

United States

1080 - 1645 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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