Do you want a career in rural or urban planning—one of today’s leading fields—without pursuing a degree? Then our community planning certificate may be for you.
In this certificate program, you'll learn:
This online graduate certificate focuses on producing urban and community planners who are prepared in both fundamental and advanced knowledge for professional practice in the public planning workplace. A baccalaureate degree from any discipline is required for admission.
Professional planning jobs include local government, federal land management agencies, international development organizations, private sector land development companies, community development divisions, and city and county planning departments.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
Ready to apply? Begin your application now.
International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Take the following 15 units:
Select from the following (3 units):This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.