Urban Planning Undergraduate Certificate
Explore how cities work and how they can work better. An Urban Planning Undergraduate Certificate equips you with knowledge and tools to understand the forces shaping urban life and prepares you for diverse careers or graduate study.
Leveraging the expertise of our Department of Urban Planning, our certificate is a focused study that explores key urban opportunities and challenges. It’s a great addition to any major, whether you’re considering a future in planning or simply want to understand how cities evolve.
Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus
What it’s like to study at the School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Expect engaging coursework that challenges you to think like an urban planner. From analyzing contemporary planning issues to exploring the growth of great cities, you’ll develop practical skills and critical perspectives while working alongside students from a variety of majors. The certificate also offers a glimpse into the possibilities of career paths in urban planning.
Plus, we offer graduate programs in architecture and urban planning that do not require specific undergraduate degrees. That means our certificate could lead you to graduate studies here.
Urban Planning Undergraduate Certificate Program Details
The Undergraduate Certificate in Urban Planning introduces you to the foundations of urban planning and prepares you to think critically about urban challenges and opportunties.
Open to all UWM undergraduates, the 15-credit program includes coursework in contemporary planning issues and urban development, with options to gain skills in GIS, land use or negotiation. The certificate is designed to complement a range of majors and strengthen preparation for graduate study or careers in planning and related fields.
Review the Urban Planning Undegraduate Certificate requirements.