Saint Louis University's M.S. in Urban Planning and Development teaches students the essential knowledge, skills and values central to the planning and development professions. Intimate classes emphasize skill-building, discussion and debate. The curriculum's professional focus allows you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in supporting urban growth and revitalization. Students can pursue the 36-credit degree in urban planning and development on a full- or part-time basis. Students who attend full time can complete the degree in three semesters. Those who attend part-time, with a minimum participation of six credits per semester, can complete the degree in six semesters. Graduates of SLU's master's degree in urban planning and development program work across the public, private and nonprofit sectors holding jobs with state, regional and municipal governments, planning consulting firms, real estate development companies, community development corporations, and economic development organizations, to name a few.