Department of Urban and Regional Planning Jackson State University

About

The Program concentrates upon the challenging issues and problems confronting planning professionals and scholars in the rebuilding of urban cities.

Mission

To specialize and train students to pursue exciting careers in community development and housing, environment and land use and urban design; to create a diverse learning community in the field of planning; to provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to the improvement of urban and regional environments; to prepare students to understand and serve a diverse and multicultural society; and to increase the number of members from under-represented groups in the professional ranks.