The Ph.D. in Urban Planning is a program within the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP) while the actual degree is granted by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). In it, the student is immersed in the theoretical and methodological tools of the social sciences in order to contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of planning. The program consists of two years of coursework, qualifying examinations in the history and theory of planning and in a substantive area (called the sector), and the writing and defense of a dissertation proposal followed by the dissertation and its defense.
Core Urban Planning Doctoral Faculty:
| Course | Semester | Title | Student Work | Instructor | Syllabus | Requirements & Sequence | Location & Time | Session & Points | Call No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pla8900‑1 | Fall 2018 |
Doctoral Colloquium I
|
Robert Beauregard | Required for Ph.D. 1 |
201 Fayerweather
W 3 PM - 5 PM
|
Full Semester
3 Points
|
26996 | ||
| Pla8902‑1 | Fall 2018 |
Doctor Colloquium III
|
Robert Beauregard | Required for Ph.D. 2 |
201 Fayerweather
W 3 PM - 5 PM
|
Full Semester
3 Points
|
27696 | ||
| Pla6925‑1 | Fall 2018 |
Advanced Research I
|
Weiping Wu | By Appointment |
N/A
N/A
|
Full Semester
2 or 3 Points
|
21546 | ||
| A4122‑1 | Fall 2018 |
Mapping For Architecture Urbanism and Humanities
|
Brian House | All GSAPP Interdisciplinary, GSAS |
408 Avery
F 9 AM - 11 AM
|
Full Semester
3 Points
|
78446 | ||
| A6776‑1 | Fall 2018 |
Cultural Strategies and Production NOW
|
Karen Wong | All GSAPP Interdisciplinary, Elective Seminar |
300 Avery
F 11 AM - 1 PM
|
Full Semester
3 Points
|
13779 |