Masters Projects and Theses
The Masters Project is usually an exercise in applied research directed toward an actual planning problem. The project may focus on the definition of the problem, the context of the problem, and the analysis of alternative solutions or issues in implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The primary focus in the project is the substance and the context of the planning application. Masters Projects are often developed in the context of a student’s professional job experience or internship.
A Masters thesis is a more traditional piece of academic research, and frequently involves the analysis of historical materials and use of secondary sources. An exploration of planning theory or research methods would also be appropriate for a thesis.
This spreadsheet is a list-in-progress of Masters Projects and theses, with information about specialization and advisor if available. The department is developing a library of hard copies that will be available for review, by appointment.