Urban Ecology and Sustainable Planning - MS

Do you want to develop the leadership skills to tackle the unique set of environmental challenges caused by urbanization around the globe? Then this program is designed for you. Through an examination of the relationship between humans and nature in urban environments, this program prepares professionals to improve the livability, vitality, and sustainability of urban communities.

• 100% online. Urban Ecology and Sustainable Planning students who take a full course load can complete the degree requirements in as few as 12 months!
• World-class faculty experienced in online teaching.
• Small class sizes allow for personalized attention. That’s something you won’t find at larger, online universities!
• Affordable and flexible. Take the classes whenever works for you. We offer five start dates per year!
• Unlike similar programs, no GRE is required.

This program prepares professionals to be data-driven when making decisions and explore the relationships among social, environmental, and economic systems which shape and manage human behavior. They will also learn to describe the ethical, scientific, and policy strengths and weaknesses of urban ecology and planning solutions while applying sustainable design principles to urban landscapes.