In this certificate program that is offered by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, students learn the principles of transportation and land-use planning at the location and regional levels. In today’s rapidly growing regions, planners recognize that transportation and land use planning are intricately connected. They must be planned together to allow residents and freight carriers to access destinations quickly and efficiently, improve accessibility options for residents who cannot or choose not to drive, and build economically and environmentally sustainable communities.<br><br>University Advanced Certificate Requirements<br><br>Advanced certificate programs offer post-baccalaureate students coursework leading to a specific, applied, focused goal. In order to be eligible for admission to an advanced certificate, students complete an intake form or apply through CalState Apply and submit an official transcript(s) (noting the completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited andor recognized institution from a foreign country). Students must have a minimum of 2.5 undergraduate GPA.