Graduate Certificate in Community and Regional Planning
Boise State University is pleased to offer Idaho’s only Certificate Program in Community and Regional Planning. The program is administered through the Department of Community and Regional Planning and includes courses taught by departments throughout the University. The Certificate is designed to assist working professionals and students to understand and respond to community needs in planning. It focuses on a general understanding of the elements and current practices in planning, as well as technical skills needed by practicing planners.
The program leading to the Graduate Certificate in Community and Regional Planning is of primary relevance to students interested in the following occupation (Standard Occupational Classification code in parentheses): Urban and Regional Planners (19-3051). Information on SOC-coded occupations is available at www.bls.gov/soc/major_groups.htm and subsidiary links. The normal time to complete the certificate requirements is 2 years, the tuition and fees for normal time completion are estimated to be $4,410 (part-time status), and the typical cost for books and supplies not included in tuition and fees is estimated to be $750. It is very important that interested students consult the graduate program coordinator for clarification of this information, especially the role of the certificate in preparing individuals for employment in specific occupations.