Graduate Certificate: Sustainable Community Planning
TYLER SCHOOL OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
About the Certificate
The graduate certificate in Sustainable Community Planning is available to non-matriculated students and students in other Temple University graduate programs, with the approval of their graduate advisor. The courses introduce students to the broad range of issues and topics relevant to planning for the sustainable development of our cities and regions. Elective courses provide the opportunity to deepen knowledge and training in specific areas of sustainability and environmental planning. Undertaking the graduate certificate in Sustainable Community Planning allows students to:
- understand the discourse of theory and practice of sustainable development at the local, regional, and global levels;
- develop indicators to monitor and evaluate the sustainability of site, community, and regional actions, plans, and designs;
- recognize models of sustainability and know how to use such models to inform their professional practice; and
- understand how to incorporate sustainability principles into planning practice to address the interrelationships between social, economic, and environmental factors.
This certificate meets the needs of public and private sector employees who work to improve the sustainability of neighborhoods, cities and regions and to address the adverse impacts of climate change without academic degrees in planning.
Campus Location: Main and Center City
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: To register for certificate courses as a non-matriculated student, please visit Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s Non-Matriculating Students webpage found at https://tyler.temple.edu/non-matriculating-students.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Certificate Requirements
Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 121, plus a prerequisite course in Environmental Planning2
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
CTRP 5256 | Sustainable Community Design and Development | 3 |
CTRP 8276 | Regional Development | 3 |
Electives | ||
Select two of the following: 3 | 6 | |
Ecological Planning and Development | ||
Neighborhoods, Cities, and Regions | ||
Sustainability in Suburban Communities | ||
Environmental Policy | ||
Sustainable Business Practices | ||
Environmental Infrastructure Planning and Management | ||
Collaborative Planning | ||
Introduction to Emergency Management Planning | ||
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
1 | Students matriculated in the M.S. in City and Regional Planning program may elect to take the certificate courses as a transcripted concentration within the M.S. degree. Other graduate students matriculated at Temple University may take certificate classes as electives for their program with the approval of their program advisor. |
2 | The prerequisite in Environmental Planning may be taken concurrently with the required courses for the certificate. Students complete this prerequisite by taking CTRP 2213 Environmental Planning (3 s.h.) or CTRP 8213 Environmental Planning (3 s.h.); by demonstrating that comparable undergraduate or graduate coursework has already been completed; or through self-study that achieves the stated course competencies of CTRP 2213 or CTRP 8213. |
3 | Students may substitute for an elective a relevant 3-credit CTRP graduate course selected in consultation with a department advisor or chair. |
GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum
Courses
CTRP 5013. Planning History and Theory. 3 Credit Hours.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: XMSCRP.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5014. Planning Politics and Administration. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5113. Nonprofit Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5157. Community-based Organizations in Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5251. Sustainable Food Systems Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5256. Sustainable Community Design and Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5313. Community Development Finance. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5413. Planning Communications. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5455. Community Engagement and Empowerment. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5513. Planning Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5524. Spatial Analysis Techniques/Geographic Information Systems. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 5525. Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
CTRP 5524|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5524|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
CTRP 8013. Planning History and Theory. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8016. Planning Law. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8056. Public Budgeting and Finance. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8114. Urban Form and Design. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8155. Ecological Planning and Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8156. Neighborhoods, Cities, and Regions. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8165. Placemaking: Revitalizing Urban Communities. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8166. Land-Use Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8175. Gentrification and Equitable Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8213. Environmental Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8255. Sustainability in Suburban Communities. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8257. Environmental Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8266. Sustainable Business Practices. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8267. Water Resources Planning and Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8276. Regional Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8355. Environmental Infrastructure Planning and Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8455. Planning Processes and Project Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8476. Collaborative Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8555. Internet and Digital Technologies for Community Engagement. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8655. Transportation Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8656. Integrated Transportation and Land-Use Planning: Context-Sensitive Design Solutions. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8657. Non-motorized Transportation Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8666. Travel Demand Modeling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
CTRP 8655|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently.
CTRP 8755. Introduction to Emergency Management Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8756. After the Disaster: Effective Planning for Continuity, Recovery and Restoration. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CTRP 8840. Topics in Community and Regional Planning. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CTRP 8850. Topics in Community and Regional Planning. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CTRP 8860. Topics in Community and Regional Planning. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CTRP 8870. Special Topics. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CTRP 8889. Planning Studio I. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(CTRP 5524|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5524|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 5513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 8513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 5000 to 8888|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5000 to 8888|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
CTRP 9883. Directed Reading/Study. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CTRP 9885. Internship in Planning. 3 or 6 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
CTRP 5000 to 9000|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5000 to 9000|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
CTRP 9889. Planning Studio. 6 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(CTRP 5014|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5014|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 8014|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 5413|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5413|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 8413|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 5513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 8513|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 8013|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 8016|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (CTRP 8213|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
CTRP 9995. Thesis in Planning. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
CTRP 5000 to 9999|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRP 5000 to 9999|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
Contacts
Certificate Program Web Address:
https://tyler.temple.edu/programs/planning-community-development/degree
Department Information:
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Graduate Admissions Office
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6016
215-777-9090