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2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide

Urban Planning Minor

Location(s): Main Campus


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Requirements:


The six courses required for the minor are:

  • One of the following:
    • GEOG 234  Comparative Urban Geography
    • OR GEOG 235  Intro to Urban & Regional Planning 
  • One additional course in Geography
  • Four additional courses related to urban planning or urban economics such as:
    • GEOG 233  Urban Geography: Race and Place
    • GEOG 234  Urban Geography: Global Linkeages (if not taken for previous requirement)
    • GEOG 360  Foundations of GIS
    • GEOG 333  Retail Geography
    • GEOG 335  Legal Aspects of Planning
    • GEOG 345  Urban Planning Analysis I
    • GEOG 435  Principles of Urban Design
    • GEOG 445  Urban Planning Analysis II
    • GEOG 497   Independent Study (by permission)
    • GEOG 499   Honors Thesis

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