City & Regional Planning, M.C.R.P.

Objective

According to the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, planning is a systematic, creative way to influence the future of neighborhoods, cities, rural and metropolitan areas, and even the country and the world. Urban and regional planners use their professional skills to serve communities facing social, economic, environmental, and cultural challenges by helping community residents to: 1) develop ways to preserve and enhance their quality of life, 2) find methods to protect the natural and built environment, 3) identify policies to promote equity and equality, 4) structure programs to improve services to disadvantaged communities, and 5) determine methods to deal effectively with growth and development of all kinds Our mission is to prepare a student body that is diverse in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, and age for planning careers in public, private, and nonprofit settings; and nurture the next generation of urban and regional leaders, thinkers and practitioners. Building on its long tradition of serving the African American community, the program is committed to improving the life of diverse urban populations. We offer an interactive learning environment geared toward meeting the challenges of the contemporary city and capitalize upon our metro Baltimore-Washington setting as a laboratory for applied study and student projects. Our vision is that Morgan’s Department of City and Regional Planning will serve as a leader in producing quality planning professionals from diverse backgrounds and foster their visibility and participation in the planning profession and in urban action and policy arenas. The Program is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).