Texas Southern University

About Texas Southern University

The mission of our program is to train policy-oriented planners and environmental policy analysts for leadership positions in planning and environmental policy-related organizations, with special emphasis on issues of significance to the communities and regions of the Southwest. The goal of the program is to equip future professionals with analytical and policy formulation skills that will enable them to address with vision and foresight, the current and future environmental problems caused by our impact on the environment.

Points of Distinction

As the only accredited planning program in the Greater Houston region and the fourth in the State of Texas, we are proud to support two prominent research centers: the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice and the Center of Excellence for Housing and Community Development Policy Research (HCDPR). Both are spearheaded by our esteemed faculty. Situated in an urban environment along the Gulf Coast, our program benefits from a unique setting. Houston's bustling oil and energy industry, coupled with its remarkably diverse population, offers an ideal backdrop for exploring contemporary urban challenges.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master in Urban Planning and EnvironmentalPolicy
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes

Bachelor's Degree