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Master of Urban Affairs

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Degree Requirements

A total of 36 credits are required, distributed as follows:

Urban Affairs Core

24 required credits:

  • MET UA 515 History and Theory of Urban Planning
  • MET UA 701 Urban Problems and Policy Process
  • MET UA 702 Urban Analytical Methods
  • MET UA 703 Urban Research Methods
  • MET UA 704 Urban Economic Issues and Analysis
  • MET UA 805 Boston Urban Symposium

The 36 credits required for the degree may be earned in one year of full-time study and must be earned within a maximum of five years. Students entering the program without prior or current experience in their field of study are encouraged to participate in selected fieldwork internships provided through the program.

Academic Standing

No grade lower than B- may be used toward degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 in order to be in good academic standing and to graduate. Students with a grade point average of less than 3.0 are on academic probation and must be in a position to achieve a 3.0 within the 48 required credit hours for graduation.

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