About the course

The Community Planning Certificate is ideal for practitioners seeking advanced careers in municipal or county management. This certificate offers training in economic development, housing policy, transportation analysis, environmental planning, and urban design. The Graduate Certificate in Community Planning is designed to prepare public administrators to participate in community planning activities primarily at the municipal, township, or county level, but also in state agencies concerned with planning. Course work is offered at night and online. Individuals may take these courses and earn the certificate part time without being formally enrolled in any degree program, or may complete it as part of the Master of Public Administration degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Springfield
Fall (August), 2024	Springfield
Spring (January), 2025	Springfield
Fall (August), 2025	Springfield
Spring (January), 2026	Springfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois at Springfield

To be admitted to a UIS graduate program, international applicants must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor?s degree, bachelor?s degrees earned abroad may or may not meet this requirement. Full admission to graduate study requires a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a U.S. GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also have met all entrance requirements specified by their chosen UIS degree program.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79 , IELTS Academic - 6.0 ,Duolingo English Test - 105

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Illinois at Springfield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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