Bachelor of Planning - Northern and Rural Community Planning University of Northern British Columbia

Program Description

Engage with the unique social, economic and ecological issues northern and rural communities face as you discover how to develop and implement solutions. Learn how to translate your ideas into meaningful, impactful, and positive on-the-ground change that improves environmental conditions and people’s quality of life. When you make a positive change, you will know because you will see it in the community you work in.Northern and Rural Community Planning is the application of planning principles and practices to the often unique social, economic, and ecological issues confronting northern and circumpolar communities. Many of the principles and skills you learn will prepare you to work in communities large and small in different regions and countries. Our degree provides you with a thorough understanding specific to the unique planning requirements of those communities while developing practical knowledge to address those issues. You will study both physical and social science knowledge as it relates to community planning, and develop an understanding of the relationship between northern communities and surrounding rural resource regions. Through experiential learning, gain experience in applying your learning to designing and creating policy that is appropriate and responsive to northern and rural community needs. Gain an appreciation of how and why communities change and of the place and function of northern communities and rural regions in the global environment.

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