This certificate program is designed for individuals who want to develop analytical skills and stay current on issues of regional land use, transportation, and economic development. It provides students with a perspective on the institutions of municipal and metropolitan planning and issues affecting the delivery of public services, and it explores innovative solutions to urban and suburban development problems. This certificate is offered in conjunction with The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development. The Institute offers a variety of programs regarding land use, infrastructure and transportation in the region.

This certificate requires three courses (12 credit hours). 

Course Requirements

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
MPS 571	METROPOLITAN PLANNING	4
Select two of the following:		8
MPS 526	LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
MPS 529	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
MPS 541	ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
MPS 542	POLICY DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
MPS 546	ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING
MPS 552	GIS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MPS 572	POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND PUBLIC POLICY
MPS 573	HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MPS 575	STUDY ABROAD SEMINAR
MPS 576	ENERGY POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
MPS 578	URBAN RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION POLICY

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