Coursework will focus on regional and community scale environmental and land use planning, proving the student with an understanding of the principles of sustainable design, energy and resource sustainability, remote sensing and geographic information systems.
Undergraduate Certificate in Regional and Community Planning, Pre-Bachelor
- UnknownApplication Deadline
- 12 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee270 USD/creditTuition Fee270 USD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
This program provides the student with a solid foundation in the principles of regional and community planning and design.
This program provides the student with a solid foundation in the principles of regional and community planning and design.
Coursework will focus on regional and community scale environmental and land use planning, proving the student with an understanding of the principles of sustainable design, energy and resource sustainability, remote sensing and geographic information systems, and environmental impact assessment.
Students will gain valuable practical skills by applying these principles to develop resilient communities and identify strategies to address real world challenges in planning for the private and public sectors.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Identify critical issues in landscape level planning and development that affect regional and local environmental planners and assess their implications on the environment and quality of life for the citizenry.
- Assess the resource needs (energy, water resources, sustainability, greenspace, etc.) of a population and develop strategies for meeting them.
- Describe innovative approaches, alternative actions, and strategic planning efforts needed to resolve complex, landscape-level land use planning problems and meet the needs of multiple and varied stakeholders.
- Assess leading trends and challenges in the fields of Local and Regional Planning, Landscape-level Planning, and Environmental Assessment and Impact.
- Describe current and emerging technologies in sustainable land use planning and energy development and discuss appropriate applications.
Accreditation
American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date
First Monday of every month
- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 36 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Duration description
3 years: total time allowed to complete
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
- Time flexibility Fully structured
- Attendance No Attendance
- Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request
- Student interaction Online group works/assignments
- Time flexibility
Programme Structure
Certificate Requirements 18 Hours
- Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Energy and Resource Sustainability
- Land Use and Planning
- Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
- Environmental Impact Assessment
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- Our university welcomes international applicants from many countries around the world. We are an online university and students are not required to enter the U.S. Therefore, we do not issue I-20 or DS-2019 forms for the F-1 or J-1 student visas.
- In addition to the admission requirements for undergraduate or graduate study, we may require additional documents related to residency,
- English proficiency, and educational background. Our institution maintains the right to require this documentation when needed.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
270 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 270 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National Applies to you
270 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 270 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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- Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour
- We charge a $50 technology fee (per course). Additional fees might apply.
Funding
International applicants are required to pay each course in full using a U.S. credit card or money order. The Automatic Debit Plan (ADP) payment option is available when used with a credit card drawn from a U.S. institution.
Suggestions for international students seeking financial assistance to fund their studies at APUS:
- Contact their Ministry of Education – explore scholarship, grants or loan possibilities
- Contact private lenders – companies or banks
- Seek sponsorship from a personal investor
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