Right now I'm in a Master of City Planning program. Since I'm doing it part-time, it's taking pretty much forever. I've been at it for 2 years and don't expect to finish until at least January 2005. Content-wise, the program here isn't really at all different from the Master of Urban Affairs -- aside from the fact that 6 more courses are required for the MCP than the MUA. Since I work for the University, I get tuition remission; money is thus no object. I realize the job market is pretty much non-existent right now for entry-level planners, but I'm thinking that I'd like to finish this degree program ASAP and then just take further coursework for self-edification and resume. I'm interested in land-use planning and zoning, mainly, and know that I'll have to do some internships or community volunteering before getting a "real" planning job, in all likelihood.
Does anyone think it matters either way whether one has a master's in City Planning or a master's in Urban Affairs? To me, City Planning sounds better, but....
Does anyone think it matters either way whether one has a master's in City Planning or a master's in Urban Affairs? To me, City Planning sounds better, but....