Undergraduate planning programs in the U.S. and Canada have Increased over the past two decades. Their curricula are strong, they take pride in the professional accomplishments of their graduates, and they seek to increase faculty and improve student diversity. Most graduates work for local public agencies; 40% go on to graduate education.
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