The MPAff dual degree option with the School of Architecture's Community and Regional Planning program prepares students for leadership positions in government and the nonprofit sector requiring knowledge of substantive community and regional planning issues and innovative approaches to policy analysis development and public management.
Program Structure
The program is structured so that students earn both master's degrees simultaneously in three years instead of four by eliminating duplicative coursework in certain analytic areas and in general electives.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 69 credit hours of work in Public Affairs and Community and Regional Planning. The curriculum includes:
Public Affairs
- Total LBJ credit hours: 36
- 27 LBJ core hours
- 6 hours Policy Research Project
- 9 LBJ elective hours
- Summer internship
Community and Regional Planning
Three credit hours of a master's professional report is required in either the LBJ School or the CRP department in the final semester of study.
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