UC’s School of Planning is one of the largest planning programs in the United States, and is the only planning school offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees with the integration of co-op work experience. The school offers a diverse learning environment and produces graduates with the credentials to practice as professional urban planners, both domestically and overseas. The University
of Cincinnati's School of Planning has collaborated with the U.S. The school currently offers the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship, which combines academic graduate study with professional paid neighborhood service. Students work with a faculty that has extensive overseas experience, including two Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and study a curriculum with core courses, specialization courses, electives, and summer co-op, all accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. Participating students also participate in a Peace Corps seminar with local speakers and different service projects each semester. Students are eligible for graduate assistantships and off-campus internship assignments providing a yearly stipend in addition to university graduate scholarships that cover all or a portion of tuition. Students are also placed with nonprofit planning organizations and city and council government agencies working with under-served populations, matching their academic and professional interests throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.
