Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Development Review
About This Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Development Review provides training in zoning, subdivision plat review, site design, communication skills, and urban development, while keeping in mind the interests of citizens and the spirit of places. These skills are essential for planners who want to understand proposed development activity, ensure that proposed development is consistent with a city’s vision, and facilitate review of development proposals. The program is geared for both entry-level planners/planning technicians, and for professionals in allied fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, law, engineering, and real estate.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will be able to communicate planning information clearly and effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
- Upon completion, students will be able to relate knowledge of the ethical and normative aspects of planning to the planning process.
- Upon completion, students will be able to identify and evaluate planning problems and to apply planning methods to their solution and communication.
- Upon completion, students will be able to identify and relate the factors influencing the growth and development of communities, cities, and regions.
- Upon completion, students will be able to understand the challenges that regions, cities, communities, and planners face in the field.
Admissions Criteria
Non-degree seeking students may apply complete this certificate by applying for admission to the UTA Graduate Admissions as a Non-Degree Seeking Student.
Students can also complete the certificate as part of the accelerated online MPA program by completing hours applicable to the MPA degree.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| PLAN 5304 | PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, ZONING, AND REGULATIONS | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Land Use and Development | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| LAND USE, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| URBAN REVITALIZATION | ||
| LAND USE PLANNING AND THE LAW | ||
| Communications | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| METROPOLITAN SUSTAINABILITY AND PLAN MAKING | ||
| LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS | ||
| Agencies and Policies | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| URBAN GROWTH POLICIES | ||
| PUBLIC BUDGETING | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Advising Resources
The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at UT Arlington equips students with skills and knowledge to address real-world challenges in design, public policy, and research. Our Advising Office supports academic and career success. Explore our Future Students page to connect with an Academic Advisor and shape your future.
Location:
203 CAPPA Building
Email:
cappa.advising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2801