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Student Achievement
The Department of Urban & Regional Planning assesses student achievement through two distinct mechanisms:
- Evaluation by internship supervisor; and
- Evaluation of the comprehensive planning report using a common rubric
1. Internship Supervisor Evaluation Data
Every student who graduates with a MUP degree must complete a minimum of 180 hours of professional work experience. Internship supervisors are required to evaluate the student on a wide variety of planning knowledge and skills. A summary of internship evaluations for graduates in 2020-2021 is shown in the table below.
| Criteria | 2020-2021 Student Achievement* |
|---|---|
|
Ability to work effectively on a team |
4.93 |
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Ability to compose written reports and memos |
4.63 |
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Ability to make an oral presentation |
4.68 |
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Ability to interface with the public or clients |
4.73 |
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Ability to solve problems and think creatively |
4.71 |
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Initiative and ability to work independently |
4.82 |
|
Knowledge expected of an entry-level employee |
4.71 |
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Understanding of professional planning issues |
4.64 |
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Ability to synthesize planning knowledge and apply it to actual planning problems |
4.59 |
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* Average student achievement on each criterion on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating “very high performance |
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2. Evaluation of Comprehensive Planning Report
Every student who graduates from our MUP program completes a comprehensive professional planning report. This independent research project is evaluated by department faculty using a common rubric. A summary of student achievement on the culminating professional report for all students graduating in 2020-2021 is shown in the table, based on outcomes for three criteria:
Outcome 1
Demonstrates ability to conceptualize problems from complex, real world situations so the problems are meaningful to clients, and are research worthy.
| Students pass with e a minimum score of 8 out of 12 | Avg. Score: 10.3 |
|---|---|
| 1A. Are the research questions and/or goals well defined and clearly stated? (2 point max.) | 1.7 |
| 1B. Does the author demonstrate in-depth familiarity with relevant literature on the subject? (6 points max.) | 5.3 |
| 1C. Is the methodology appropriate to answer the research question(s)? (4 points max.) | 3.3 |
Outcome 2
Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
| Students must receive a minimum score of 10 out of 16 to pass. | Avg. Score: 13.1 |
|---|---|
| 2A. Is the data collected sufficient in quality and depth to answer the research question? (6 points max.) | 4.8 |
| 2B. Is the analysis direct, competent, and appropriate? (6 points max.) | 5.1 |
| 2C. Are the conclusions sophisticated and based on the results of the analysis, as a logical extension of the findings? (2 points max.) | 1.6 |
| 2D. Does the author show how his/her analysis and findings fit into the larger context of the literature and current professional practice? (2 points max.) | 1.6 |
Outcome 3
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and by expressing concepts in visual terms.
| Students pass with a minimum score of 8 out of 12. | Avg. Score: 10.0 |
|---|---|
| 3A. Is the material logically organized so that a reader can easily follow the writer’s train of thought? (4 points max.) | 3.2 |
| 3B. Is the writing grammatically correct and free of typos? (2 points max.) | 1.6 |
| 3C. Do tables and figures add useful/important information for the reader? (2 points max.) | 1.8 |
| 3D. Is the report professional in appearance? (2 points max.) | 1.7 |
| 3E. Are citations included where appropriate, and are footnotes and bibliography properly formatted? (2 points max.) | 1.7 |
Total Rubric Score
Students must receive a minimum score of 26 out of 40 to pass.
- Avg. Score: 33.5
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are calculated for one full academic year (spring and fall) and are based on a full-time course-load of 12 units.
Full academic year for in-state students of $7,176.00.
Out-of state students pay $396.00 per unit.
View catalog tuition information.
For a complete list of student fees and for a per-credit-hour breakdown of tuition rates, please refer to the University Bursar’s website.
Student Data
Student Enrollment Data AY 2022-23
| Number of applicants reviewed for admission | 46 |
| Number of applicants admitted | 46 |
| Number of new students admitted who enrolled full-time | 14 |
| Number of new students admitted who enrolled part-time | 8 |
| Number of total students enrolled full-time | 45 |
| Number of total students enrolled part-time | 34 |
| Retention Rate - Full Time | 100% |
| Retention Rate - Part Time | 100% |
Student Graduation Data
| Number of degrees awarded for AY 2022-23 | 30 |
| Number of degrees expected for AY 2023-24 | 39 |
| Percentage of students graduating within 2 years, entering class of 2021 | 73% |
| Percentage of students graduating within 3 years, entering class of 2020 | 88% |
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 | 96% |
| Percentage of students taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 | 100% |
| N/A, no graduates from the listed class year have taken the exam | no |
Student Employment Data - Graduating class of 2022
| Number of graduates employed within 1 year of graduation in a professional planning or planning-related job | 19 |
| Number of graduates who pursue further education within 1 year of graduation | 0 |
| Number of graduates not employed in planning or planning-related jobs or unemployed within 1 year of graduation | 2 |
| Number of graduates with unknown employment status | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
