Academic Program
We combine theory and practice to create the next generation of urban planners that are committed to the challenge of transforming underdeveloped neighborhoods into great places to live” and building urban regions based on socioeconomic and racial justice.
We collaborate with residents, community groups, and partner organizations to transform underdeveloped and marginalized neighborhoods into healthy, thriving, and joyful communities governed and shaped by the people who live there.
The Neighborhood Development Internship Program
Students may enroll in the Neighborhood Development Internship Program for academic credit or on a non-credit basis, to participate in service learning activities that will augment their educational experience. Students enrolling in this program on a non-credit basis must sign a contract, pledging to participate in all aspects of the program. Upon completion of the course, these students will receive a certificate, confirming that they have completed course requirements. Each year, a select number of graduate students participating in the Internship Program will be granted fellowships, which are awarded on a competitive basis.
Graduate Students: URP 545 Internship
3 credit Hours (Minimum of 120 total work hours or 12 hours per week)
For Undergraduate Students: END 496 Environmental Design Internship
2 or 3 Credit Hours (Minimum of 120 total work hours or 12 hours per week)
For more information, to inquire about specific opportunities, or for how to enroll, please contact our Assistant Director, Jeffrey Kujawa at 716-829-5877.