Public Information

The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the Bachelor of Science in Regional Planning program.

Student Achievement

Prior to graduating, students are required or strongly encouraged to participate in the following activities to enhance their communication skills and professional socialization:

• Present their Civic Engagement and Service Learning research project and/or Community Planning Practicum research project at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum Conference. In its 10th year, the Undergraduate Scholars Forum provides “undergraduate students with an opportunity for scholarly development by presenting their original research, scholarly activities, and creative endeavors.”
• Participate in the Student Planner Program sponsored by the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development. Since the program was instituted in 2009, it has served more than 45 undergraduate and graduate students. Each semester, cohorts of four to eight student planners are challenged to become part of individual planning teams, led by county planning staff, focused on advancing specific planning initiatives throughout the county.
• Volunteer as student workers at the annual meeting of the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter. This forum provides students the opportunity to attend multiple presentations sessions, and interact and network with practicing professionals. Funding for conference participation is provided by the Department and APA-PA Chapter. On average, between 8 and 10 students take advantage of this opportunity.