Urban and Regional Planning - Community Development and Social Justice
Bachelor of Science – B.S.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Make a transformational impact in housing, public space, and placemaking, contributing to equitable urban and regional (re)development. Through classroom and community-based learning, you’ll gain practical knowledge of history, theory, and methods to navigate complex professional and political settings ethically and effectively.
The Polytechnic Experience
Blend compassion with civic engagement as you learn to advocate for communities and drive social change. Study negotiation and mediation, explore planning issues affecting working-class neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and develop hands-on solutions to become an equity-minded professional.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning option on Community Development and Social Justice focuses on critical issues such as housing, economic development, public space, and social diversity. Designed for students passionate about equitable urban and regional development, the program combines classroom learning with community-based activities. Students gain practical knowledge in history, theory, and analytical methods, preparing them to work ethically and effectively in complex and often contentious professional and political environments.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Peter J Pitassi Design Scholarship
Open to freshman, sophomore and incoming transfer students majoring in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban and Regional Planning with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship award is $2,000.
Accreditation
Planning for Equity
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board.