Planning and Development Minor

Shape the future of communities with a minor in planning and development. As cities grow and change, professionals who can plan and develop strategic, sustainable spaces are in high demand.

This minor equips you with the skills to design, manage, and implement urban and regional development projects—critical for a variety of careers in public service and business. Hone your knowledge of land use and environmental planning, as well as the conservation and protection of natural spaces.

Your Pathway to Growth

Prepare for a dynamic career in planning and development, equipped with skills in high demand across public and private sectors.

Skills you will gain include:

• Economic impact analysis
• Environmental sustainability and design
• Policy analysis and development
• Project management and implementation
• Public engagement and community relations
• Urban and regional planning
• Zoning and land-use regulations

In this minor, you will have access to an outdoor lab, a map room with extensive historical resources, and a geography computer lab and map service lab equipped with state-of-the-art software.

Broaden Your Professional Reach

The planning and development minor enhances a wide range of majors, preparing you for careers in government, private consulting, and urban development.

Majors to consider:

• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Geography
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Recreation, Hospitality and Parks Management
• Social Science

With a diverse interdisciplinary background, graduates with a minor in planning and development have gone on to work for municipalities across the state, CalTrans, consulting firms, and transportation agencies.