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Online Urban Planning Degree Bachelor of Science (BS) at WUV

Urban Planning at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Urban Planning degree at WUV?

The Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning at westerfirld university of virginia delivers a rigorous four-year engineering education combining broad general studies, core engineering principles, and deep specialization in urban planning. Study at your own pace online while building the credentials employers demand.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Comprehensive engineering theory and application
  • Advanced specialization in urban planning
  • Engineering design and project management
  • Quantitative analysis and problem-solving
  • Systems engineering and technical leadership
  • Professional and ethical engineering practice
Urban Planning BS at WUV

Courses & CurriculumUrban Planning curriculum

24 courses: 10 general education, 8 core engineering, and 6 urban planning-specialist courses.

General Education Courses

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Engineering Courses

8 core engineering courses.

ENG-062Basics of Industrial Engineering
ENG-114Introduction to Engineering
ENG-163Latest Developments in Engineering
ENG-178Introduction to E-Engineering
ENG-195Advanced Fields in Engineering
ENG-239Introduction to Electrical Engineering
ENG-427Introduction to Civil Engineering
ENG-612Foundations of Mechanical Engineering

Specialist Courses

6 Urban Planning-specific courses.

PUB-251Fundamentals of Urban Planning
ITU-2581Introduction to Urban Planning
UPM-2582Urban Planning Materials and Processes
UPD-2651Urban Planning Dynamics and Control
UPS-2652Urban Planning Structures
UPS-2653Urban Planning Systems Engineering

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Urban Planning degree?

A Bachelor's in Urban Planning from WUV prepares you for a wide range of professional engineering roles:

  • Urban Planning Engineer — Design, develop, and oversee engineering solutions in your field.
  • Project Engineer — Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to completion.
  • Systems Engineer — Architect and optimize complex technical systems.
  • Engineering Manager — Advance into management of engineering teams and programs.