About Wayne State University

Wayne State's Master of Urban Planning is a professionally oriented degree that focuses on the preparation of planners who will be employed by governments, planning consultants, or community-based organizations. The degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. Students have the opportunity to specialize in Housing and Community Development, Urban Economic Development or Managing Metropolitan Growth.

Points of Distinction

The Master of Urban Planning program offers a legacy-cities--places that are impacted by the forces of de-industrialization, de-population, segregation and divisive public policy-- focused, Detroit community committed curriculum, scholarship, and service. The program places emphasis on one-on-one advising with professors. Student are required to complete a plan of work. Students work with their advisor, generally during their second semester of study, to complete the plan of work.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name Master of Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: Yes
Minimum GPA 3.0
Minimum GRE Not required
Minimum TOEFL 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Minimum IELTS 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator
Year this program started 1959
In-state tuition per year $13,890
Out-of-state tuition per year $28,117
Application deadline Rolling
Financial aid and scholarship deadline Varies
Students in program 55
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio 5.10
Bachelor's Degree
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Department of Urban Studies and Planning

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Detroit Michigan

Address

656 W Kirby St
Detroit, Michigan 48202-3622

Department Email

dusp@wayne.edu

Department Phone

313-577-2701
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Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Faculty Members

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Eric Bettis

Assistant Professor

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Patrick Cooper-McCann

Assistant Professor

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Andrew Guinn

Assistant Professor

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Jeffrey Horner

Professor of Teaching

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Carolyn Loh

Professor

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Rayman Mohamed

Chair and Professor

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Kami Pothukuchi

Distinguished Service Professor

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Adam Hollier

Assistant Professor of Teaching

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