Department of Urban and Regional Planning

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at San Jose State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Geography and an accredited Master of Urban Planning degree - the only programs of their kind in Silicon Valley. We also offer three undergraduate minors and seven advanced graduate certificate programs. Planning and geography are multi-disciplinary fields and our world class faculty come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds including architecture, communication, economics, history, public policy, and sociology. Our programs emphasize experiential learning and career-oriented academic preparation, enhanced by our downtown location in the largest city in Northern California. The department has cultivated long-standing relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and community-based organizations. Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in Silicon Valley companies as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the Bay Area and beyond.