In the Community Planning and Development Program, youll prepare for a rewarding career as a professional planner. Youll learn how to apply advanced techniques to the development of livable communities as you study the laws, policies, and design concepts of regional planning.The IUP Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Planning is one of only 17 accredited undergraduate planning degree programs in the United States. This gives you an advantage when it comes to employment and professional certification.<br><br>All students in our planning program complete at least one internship to gain job experience. For many students, the experience and networking from internships lead to jobs after graduation.<br><br>Youll have opportunities to get hands-on experience with the hardware and software youll use in your career through the Department of Geography and Regional Planning's planning design labs and studios, GIS labs, and sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) fleet.