Admissions

All Graduate School students must utilize the Graduate Student Portal in MyUW to add, change, or discontinue any doctoral minor. To apply to this minor, log in to MyUW, click on Graduate Student Portal, and then click on Add/Change Programs. Select the information for the doctoral minor for which you are applying.

Requirements

Students must complete 9 credits in Urban and Regional Planning (URB R PL) chosen in consultation with the minor advisor. Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Courses are instructed by core (departmental) faculty;
  • Courses must be numbered 600 and above;
  • URB R PL 699 Directed Study cannot satisfy requirements;
  • Up to 3 credits of URB R PL 999 Independent Work may be applied towards requirements;
  • Courses demonstrate a breadth of understanding in theory and methods;
  • Maintain a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) in minor coursework.
    • In consultation with advisor, students may complete additional coursework to earn the minimum GPA.

Minor Agreement Form

Students must consult with their chosen faculty minor advisor or the program chair to gain approval for the plan of study. A minor agreement form is required. Upon completion of course requirements, a warrant will be signed by the program chair.

Prior Coursework

The PhD program committee may review requests for transfer credit for prior coursework from other institutions to satisfy minor requirements. Up to three credits may transfer to satisfy requirements.