Department of Urban and Regional Planning
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
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.
DURP Student Handbook
All students in the program must adhere to the following policies as established by the department.
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Student Handbook 2020-2025
DURP Student Handbook 2020-2021 (2) PDF
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Mission Statement
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.
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LEARN BY DOING
Hands-On Experiential Learning! Skill Development! Working With Community Partners!
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Urban Planners apply their knowledge and skills to shape vibrant and sustainable cities.
Urban Planners leverage data, information, and analyses to create plans that serve the community.
Urban Planners work to build community resilience, equipping cities and regions to prosper, advancing wealth creation, environmental quality, and social justice.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Urban and Regional Planning majors have a plethora of career options:
| Project Planning Officer | Associate Planner | Deputy Director Planning | Senior Planner |
| Director of Community and Economic Development | Senior Transportation Planner | Planning Manager | City Planner |
For additional job opportunities, click here: American Planning Association Jobs Search
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-6863. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
