What sorts of courses should I take as an undergraduate that would be good preparation for studying urban planning as a graduate student?
Take courses that will give you a broad education rather than focusing too narrowly on a single specialization as an undergraduate. Because planning is about seeing interconnections and taking a broad view, the more exposure a planner has had to different fields of study, the better prepared the planner is. Most students will find a few courses particularly useful, however, as students move through a planning curriculum. An undergraduate course in economics—especially one designed for non-economics majors—is likely to be useful. A course in statistics in any of the social sciences and a course that covers how local government works can be very useful. A course in public speaking and courses that require students to polish their writing skills are also recommended.
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