The BSCRP program is one of the most studio/lab intensive, four-year undergraduate planning degree in the United States. Beginning in year two and continuing through year four, students must take at least seven studio courses. In addition, students take the foundation courses necessary to be able to fulfill the studio expectations and learn from the studio experience. These foundation courses include urban design, computer skill, planning theory, plan implementation methods and land use law.

The BSCRP degree curriculum is a total of 180 quarter units, composed of three parts:

  • Required CRP major courses
  • Required Support courses; and
  • Required General Education courses

The Support courses are designed to provide core knowledge in the areas of ecology, natural science/geology, political science, and statistics. These skills provide the scientific, policy and analytical tools necessary for community planning.