Program Overview
This career-oriented urban planning option challenges students to create sustainable and efficient urban communities. Open to all undergraduates, the program includes intensive fieldwork and advanced urban planning knowledge. Students can complement their studies with a "mini-minor" in a related discipline, providing additional focus and preparation for graduate school.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Ideal for future urban planners, this career-focused option will challenge you to develop and design healthy, sustainable and efficient urban communities. With plenty of hands-on intensive field work, you’ll acquire advanced knowledge about urban planning and position yourself as an excellent candidate for grad school. An option is a “mini-minor” – a set of courses in one discipline that can be completed in conjunction with any undergraduate degree program, allowing you to focus on an additional subject of interest.
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Courses & Eligibility:
This option is open to all undergraduate students who successfully complete the following course requirements
- GEOG 1030 (Human Geography in a Global Context)
- GEOG-ERSC 2090 (Introduction to GIS)
- GEOG-CAST 2710 (Cities: An Introduction to Urban Geography)
- GEOG-CAST 3710 (Urban and Regional Planning)
- GEOG 3790 (Exploring the Practice of Urban Planning) At least two (2) from:
- GEOG 2310 (Geography of Recreation)
- GEOG 3110 (Practice and Profession of Geography)
- ERST 3000 (Environmental Professional Practice)
- GEOG-INDG 3220 (Indigenous People in Urban Selected Issues and Cities)
- GEOG-WMST-CAST 3220 (Gender, Society & Space)
- ERST 3502 (Environmental Communication + Writing)
- GEOG-NURS 3820 (Health Geography)
- GEOG-CAST-SAFS 4444 (Rural Community Sustainability)
- GEOG-POST 4555 (City Economy & Society)
- IESS-ERST-INDG 4730 (Sustainable Indigenous Communities)
- ERST 4810 (Ecological Design) At least one (1) from:
- GEOG 3530 (Hydrology)
- GEOG-ERSC 3010 (Fundamental GIS Analysis)
- GEOG-ERCS 3020 (Remote Sensing)
- GEOG-ERSC-EGEO 3003 (Field Methods in Environmental Geoscience)
- ERST 3081 (Local Waste Management)
- GEOG-ERST-CAST 3720 (Urban Environments)
- ERST-GEOG 4140 (Climate and Energy Policy)
- ERST 3250 (Introduction to Environmental Law)
Trent University
Overview:
Trent University is a public university located in Peterborough and Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized as Ontario's top undergraduate university, known for its personalized learning experience and commitment to fostering global citizens. Trent University offers a transformative learning environment that prepares students for leadership and career success.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
Trent University offers a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved, gain career experience, and make lifelong connections. The university boasts picturesque natural environments at both its Peterborough and Durham campuses, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Top-ranked undergraduate university in Ontario:
Trent University consistently ranks highly for its overall reputation and academic excellence.High graduate employment rate:
95% of Trent graduates are employed within two years of graduation.Personalized learning experience:
The university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong focus on global citizenship:
Trent University prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world, equipped to address global challenges.Academic Programs:
Trent University offers over 100 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Environmental Studies:
Trent University is a leader in environmental research and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.Social Sciences and Humanities:
The university offers a wide range of programs in areas such as history, political science, psychology, and sociology.Arts and Culture:
Trent University has a strong arts and culture scene, with a vibrant theatre program, music ensembles, and visual arts studios.Other:
Trent University also offers online learning options, allowing students to access over 100 courses year-round. The university is committed to inclusivity and diversity, with initiatives such as the installation of an ablution station for the Muslim community on campus.
