Applied Planning (Co-operative Education)

This is an intensive program designed for students with an undergraduate degree. Applied Planning students share a passion and motivation to contribute to better and more liveable communities and a more sustainable future.

The Applied Planning program builds applied planning skills for people who wish to work in the field of planning. Courses emphasize team-based learning and introduce students to case studies, practical projects, and a range of skills necessary for the practicing planner. Graduates of this program find work with planning organizations including local, regional, and provincial government, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and First Nations.

Students in the program require 15 courses to graduate from the 12-month program with a Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Planning. There is also an optional work term.

Part-time students may be accepted into the program, space permitting. Most Applied Planning courses are scheduled in the evenings to enable students to work in addition to pursuing their studies.

Term 1 commences in September each year.

Course structure

Students must complete 15 courses (45 credits) to complete the Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Planning.

Experiential learning work term

The Applied Planning Program offers an optional experiential work term after the post-degree diploma coursework is completed. Students wishing to take advantage of this are required to take EXPE 4801, 4802, and 4803 as a pre-requisite. Students must be accepted by the Department Chair and find a suitable work experience placement.