Earn your joint BA in environmental policy and planning and MS in urban and regional planning
Iowa U2G–undergrad to grad in 5 years
This combined degree program offers motivated undergraduate students the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements at an accelerated rate of five years. As part of the University of Iowa’s U2G program, you will graduate with both a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and planning and a Master of Science degree in urban and regional planning.
Planners combine analysis with activism and policy evaluation with implementation to improve the quality of life in cities and regions. The U2G program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills required to succeed in high-demand careers like environmental impact analysis, infrastructure investment, nonprofit neighborhood housing development, legislative analysis, and growth management planning.
Admission requirements
Applicants to the U2G program should apply for admission during the second semester of their junior year. The application requirements are:
- Completion of 80 semester hours of undergraduate work
- Successful completion of URP:3001 Planning Livable Cities
- A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.25
Prospective students should submit complete materials to Graduate Admissions by Jan. 15 if funding is requested. Applications for admission are accepted until July 15 (April 15 for international students). Funding for those who submit materials after Jan. 15 will be considered only as funding permits.
To apply, please follow the directions on the Graduate Admissions website. You can apply online and upload all supporting materials. International students whose first language is not English must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores before admission and funding decisions can be made.
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