Department of Public Affairs & Planning - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Public Affairs & Planning Both programs educate students toward professional engagement in communities and real-world problem solving. ApplyUTA PLANNING COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP The Planning Program at UTA offers the only professionally accredited Master in City and Regional Planning in the DFW metroplex. Our master's program (MCRP) prepares students to become life-long professional planners and leaders to solve real-world planning problems. Our Ph.D. program in Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) trains students to conduct independent and cutting-edge research in planning and policy. Both programs have a long history, diverse faculty and students, and a dense network of prominent alumni in planning practice, academia, and research in Texas, the U.S., and around the world. Master of City and Regional Planning This PAB-accredited program prepares students for careers as professional planners with public, private and nonprofit organizations. Learn more about Master's in City and Regional Planning Dual Masters Degrees This dual degree option enables students to earn two advanced degrees with significant savings in time and cost Learn more about Dual Master's Degrees PH.D In Urban Planning and Public Policy This program prepares doctoral students for academic careers and for leadership in research positions in the public, private or nonprofit sectors Learn more about Ph.D in Urban Planning and Public Policy PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY The mission of the Department of Public Affairs is to provide a stimulating and inclusive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and rigorous inquiry aimed at strengthening public affairs practice. The department prepares students to be leaders in the creation of environmentally and economically sustainable, healthy, and engaged communities. Degrees offered include the Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, and the Ph.D.in Public Administration and Public Policy. Master of Public Administration This program strengthens public decision making and the delivery of public services in a globalized and diverse society Learn more about Master's of Public Administration Dual Masters Degrees This program is an excellent way to merge perspectives and skills across multiple disciplines while reducing the cost of obtaining separate degrees. Learn more about Dual Master's Degrees Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy This program provides students theory-based and applied knowledge that integrates public administration and public policy. Learn more about Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy Overview Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Student Achievement Data Bachelor of Science in Architecture Master of Architecture Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology Faculty Studio Culture Policy First Year Competency Graduate Studio Lottery Accreditation Overview Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design Master of Landscape of Architecture Dual Master’s Degree with NTU Design Playbook Planter Project Faculty Overview Advanced Standing MCRP Program Master of City and Regional Planning Dual Master Degrees Ph.D in Urban Planning and Public Policy Overview Online MPA City Cohort On-Campus Dual Master Degrees Ph.D in Public Administration and Public Policy Certificate Programs Profile Research Expertise Jobs and Opportunities Doctoral Student Research Overview Architecture History Minor Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor Urban Affairs Minor Overview International Program Innsbruck Address College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs 601 W. Nedderman Drive Suite 203 Arlington, TX 76019-0108 Connect with us CAPPA Facebook CAPPA Instagram CAPPA LinkedIn Important Links Give to CAPPA News CAPPA SharePoint Contact