Do any Jax Colleges offer a program in Urban and Regional Planning?

TD* · August 24, 2008, 10:53:34 PM

I will graduate from Florida State this winter with a B.S. and am considering a move to Jax from Tallahassee. But, I need to know if any colleges have a planning program in the Jax area.

tufsu1 · August 25, 2008, 08:17:24 AM

nope...the only accredited programs in FL are at UF, FSU, and FAU....also, USF just started one but it is not accredited yet.

I recommend that you check out the Graduate School guide on Planetizen for more info.

www.planetizen.com

fsujax · August 25, 2008, 09:40:36 AM

Too bad UNF doesnt pick up on this and offer a program. I would love to be an adjunct professor.

TD* · August 25, 2008, 11:51:23 AM

That stinks!!!

O well

riverside planner · August 25, 2008, 05:19:50 PM

FSU's planning program is consistently ranked as the best in Florida and is highly ranked nationwide. I had a great experience when I went through the DURP program and nearly *gulp* 10 years later I am still happily working in the planning profession. UNF has a Public Administration program that some planner friends of mine have been through, but you would definitely get a more specialized education from an accredited planning program. You might want to consider sticking around Tally for a couple of more years.

TD* · August 25, 2008, 08:43:17 PM

I can't.. Im ready to move.

David · August 29, 2008, 05:29:56 PM

What 4 year degrees do Urban & Regional planners usually get before going for their masters?

I feel your dissappointment about the lack of urban planning programs in the Jacksonville area, TD. I had wanted to study it here but somehow I wound up in the freakin I.T. field. I need a redo.

tufsu1 · August 29, 2008, 09:25:26 PM

Quote from: David on August 29, 2008, 05:29:56 PM
What 4 year degrees do Urban & Regional planners usually get before going for their masters?

I feel your dissappointment about the lack of urban planning programs in the Jacksonville area, TD. I had wanted to study it here but somehow I wound up in the freakin I.T. field. I need a redo.

planners have various undergrad degrees....some include architecture, engineering, environmental science, geography, political science, public administration, sociology....my undergrad was in journalism (with a minor in urban studies).

jacksonvilleconfidential · August 29, 2008, 10:41:10 PM

I work as an economist for a consulting firm and we deal with TONS of government Urban Development and Planning entities and many of those people are P.E.'s (Professional Engineers) in an array of areas of city planning, development, implementation, etc.
I, myself, am a degree'd Political Scientist specializing in International Relations and Studies and found this area of business to be a good fit and very lucrative for me.
UNF does offer a BA minor in Urban and Metropolitan Studies that fits perfectly in line with a Political Science Major and some Economics and other specialty areas as well.
If its any consolation, I am a UNF alum and absolutely LOVE the University...so GO THERE!