Build communities and serve as a leader.
Prepare to lead community-based planning and development for sustainable, economically healthy communities. The major develops students for careers in planning agencies where they can attain positions as city managers and community planners at the city, county, state or regional level. The program also qualifies graduates to hold positions in organizations such as housing agencies, community and neighborhood development corporations, economic development agencies, federal agencies and private development firms and foundations.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Interest in public service.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Have strong leadership, detail, communication and interpersonal skills .
- Are curious about how things work and have the ability to think in terms of spatial relationships.
- Work well with diverse groups of people.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- City/community planner
- City manager
- Environmental consultant
- Housing authority administrator
- Economic development leader
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- City of Fargo Planning Office
- City of Sioux Falls Planning Office
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Geography Club
Suggested Certificates
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
Geographic Information Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Informatics Minor
Professional Communication Minor
Political Science Minor
Sociology Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Sustainability Minor
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Civil Engineering (B.S.)
Geography (B.A./B.S.)
Architecture (B.F.A.)
Geographic Information Sciences (B.S.)
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Sustainability Minor
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
