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Welcome to FSU DURP
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program that offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries.
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Apply to our MSP and Ph.D. Programs!
Applications for our MSP and Ph.D. programs are now open! For Fall admission, the priority funding deadline for both programs is February 15.
Student Spotlight: Simon Case
Simon Case – master’s student in Urban and Regional Planning – recently began a Graduate Research Assistantship in the Office of the President and Provost at Florida State University.
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Read Engage Magazine online now!
Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine celebrating the impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The 2024–2025 edition highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership — from student organizations and research breakthroughs to alumni achievements and new initiatives shaping communities in Florida and beyond.
Student Achievement: Shantae James
Congratulations to Master’s student Shantae Alana James on being selected as the 2025 recipient of the Women in Transportation (WTS) Florida’s Capital Area Chapter’s Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship!
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FSU Urban Planning Students, Faculty Recognized at Florida Planning Conference with APA Award of Excellence
Students and faculty from FSU's DURP at the Mark and Marianne Barnebey Lab have been honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence in the Outstanding Student Project Group category by APA Florida.
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Apply to DURP!
Applications are now open for the Master of Science in Planning (MSP) program. Ranked nationally and in Florida, the program offers strong career outcomes and a focus on equity and community engagement. Apply by Nov 1 (Spring) or Feb 15 (Fall).
FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
“These rankings reflect the incredible dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students and the strength of our graduate programs,” FSU President Richard McCullough said.
Apply for a Master's in Science of Planning (MSP) Degree!
Our program has a 95% job placement rate within 6 months of graduation and is ranked No. 18 among U.S. programs by Planetizen.
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Global | Dynamic | Engaged | Connected | Community Oriented | Transformative
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program. We have the top-ranked master’s program in Florida and a Top 20 ranked master’s program nationally, making it the top-ranked program in Florida and the No. 11 ranked public university program nationally, according to the latest rankings published by Planetizen. For more than fifty years, we have been training professional planners to be change agents in their communities, and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the well-being of all citizens.
DURP offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries. Our graduates plan locally and globally, and everywhere in between.
Our Programs and Resources
Master's Program
The graduates of our program work in more than 40 states and about 30 foreign countries, with the largest proportion working in Florida.
Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathway
Help citizens, business leaders, and/or government officials create communities that offer better choices for how and where people live and work.
We are well-known for our award-winning community-engaged work produced through the Mark and Marianne Barnebey Planning and Development Lab and Studio and the high-impact, innovative scholarship of our faculty. We strive to use our research to transform planning practice and planning scholarship.
We encourage you to explore our webpage to learn more about the FSU DURP community and the wonderful work of our students and faculty. If you are interested in studying planning at FSU DURP, we encourage you to contact our staff who can answer any questions you might have about our programs.
FSU DURP is:
Global
with an internationally focused curriculum and unique study abroad opportunities
Dynamic and Flexible
with a broad interdisciplinary curriculum tailored to meet your interests
Community Oriented
with small classes, individual attention, and a community of faculty, staff, and students
Connected
with a network of alumni and extensive professional experience and development
Engaged
with the community through practical and applied projects
Transformative
with the community through practical and applied projects
Student Spotlight: Simon Case
January 7, 2026
Simon Case – master’s student in Urban and Regional Planning – recently began a Graduate Research Assistantship in the Office of the President and Provost at Florida State University. “For me, this work has reshaped how I understand planning,” Case said. “Seeing firsthand how research drives decision-makin …
COSSPP Community Explores Civility and Civic Engagement with Series of Impactful Events
December 15, 2025
Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership. …
Student Star: Kennedy Hewitt
December 8, 2025
COSSPP Student Star Kennedy Hewitt expands access to public health education through community outreach …