Community Planning Minor

https://www.unh.edu/program/minor/community-planning

Planning is a multidisciplinary profession that requires an understanding of social, economic, and environmental connections to land use change. Students may supplement their major with the minor in community planning to enhance their skills to work with communities for improved sustainability. 

Academic policies related to Minors.

  • Students are required to complete five courses (20 credits) for the minor.
  • A grade of C- or better is required in coursework for the minor.
Required Core Courses
CEP 415Community Development Perspectives4
CEP 508Applied Community Development4
CEP 614Fundamentals of Planning4
Electives
Select two courses from the following:8
Community Economics
Green Real Estate
Fundamentals of Real Estate
Topics in Community Planning 1
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
International Environmental Politics and Policies for the 21st Century
Resolving Environmental Conflicts
Sustainable Living - Global Perspectives
Systems Thinking for Sustainable Solutions
Advanced Topics in Sustainable Energy
Total Credits20
1

This is the Capstone course for the CEP Major.

Program Learning Outcomes

Community Planning and Development Foundational Knowledge
  • A foundational understanding of issues related to the intersection of planning, community and economic development, natural resources, and sustainability.
Data Collection and Interpretation
  • The capability to gather and evaluate data on community issues and recommend planning and community development solutions.
Practical Skill-building for Community Planning and Development
  • The skills to support the design and implementation of public policy, plans, and associated community improvements while protecting natural and built resources.