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Planning for Our Future @ The Department of Urban and Regional Planning
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

The mission of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at Jackson State University, “Mississippi’s Urban University” and only planning degree-granting program in the State, is to specialize and train students to pursue exciting careers in community development and housing, environment and land use, and urban design; to create a diverse learning community in the field of planning; to provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to the improvement of urban and regional environments; to prepare students to understand and serve a diverse and multicultural society, and to increase the number of members from under-represented groups in the professional ranks.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at Jackson State University, “Mississippi’s Urban University” and only planning degree granting program in the State, is to specialize and train students to pursue exciting careers in community development and housing, environment and land use, and urban design; to create a diverse learning community in the field of planning; to provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to the improvement of urban and regional environments; to prepare students to understand and serve a diverse and multicultural society; and to increase the number of members from under-represented groups in the professional ranks.

Click to View Our Mission Statement, Vision Statement, & History of DURP

LEARN BY DOING

 Hands-On Experiential Learning! Skill Development! Working With Community Partners!

“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Urban Planners apply their knowledge and skills to shape vibrant and sustainable cities. 

Urban Planners leverage data, information, and analyses to create plans that serve the community.

Urban Planners work to build community resilience, equipping cities and regions to prosper, advancing wealth creation, environmental quality, and social justice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Urban and Regional Planning majors have a plethora of career options:

Project Planning Officer Associate Planner Deputy Director Planning Senior Planner
Director of Community and Economic Development Senior Transportation Planner Planning Manager City Planner 

For additional job opportunities, click here: American Planning Association Jobs Search

RESEARCH

Embark on a journey of discovery with us as we delve into the cutting-edge research happening within our department.

Want to learn more? Click below to view our research.

RESOURCES

 

Student Success

Forms

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Important Dates

PERSONNEL

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-6863.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Location

101 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201

Contact

Tel: 601.979.6863/8732

Email

Ms. Tamara Preston, Office Manager
tamara.k.preston@jsums.edu

Ms. Daphne Moore, Student Development Coordinator
daphne.l.moore@jsums.edu

Dr. Berneece Herbert, Associate Professor & Chair
berneece.herbert@jsums.edu