Ph.D. Program in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy
Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy at UCI trains scholars to analyze social problems related to the built, natural, and institutional environments. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and prepares students for careers in academia, government, and nonprofits. The department's official name changed in 2017 to Urban Planning and Public Policy, and the doctoral degree conferred is now "Ph.D. in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy."
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Ph.D. Program in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy (UEPP) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) trains scholars in analyzing social problems related to the built, natural, and institutional environments.
Objectives:
- To prepare scholars who can work across disciplinary boundaries.
- To understand the relationship of research to action.
- To analyze social problems related to the built, natural, and institutional environments.
Description:
The program is based on the department's internationally prominent research and teaching strengths in environmental policy, urban and community development, and design. It emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship with faculty degrees in architecture, business, economics, geography, law, planning, policy, political science, and sociology. The program is committed to providing career-appropriate guidance and support for students.
Careers:
- R1 universities
- Government positions
- Nonprofits
Other:
- The department's official name changed in 2017 from "Planning, Policy, and Design" to "Urban Planning and Public Policy."
- The name of the doctoral degree conferred is now "Ph.D. in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy."
- The UEPP Ph.D. is a part of the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP).
- You can explore the department's website for information about the Chair, Professor Walter Nicholls, news, events, research centers and initiatives.
