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Rowan University

Glassboro , New Jersey ,United States

Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

Rowan University’s Master of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning provides students a pathway into a growing career field that enables graduates to directly impact the growth and character of communities. Planners are problem solvers who utilize a variety of skill sets to help communities—from the smallest towns and neighborhoods to the largest cities and regions—foster a future characterized by economic success, environmental sustainability and justice, aesthetic beauty and equity. Drawing from a curriculum that is aligned with national planning education standards, our students acquire core skills in environmental and sustainability planning, research and communication methods and law & justice. In addition, our students may specialize in applied Geographical Information Science (GIS), Environmental Studies, or they may curate their own specialization reflecting personal, professional interests.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Collaborate with the team to support the design, development, and implementation of the Slate CRM system.
  • Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and refining system features for optimal performance.
  • Develop and update SQL queries and database components to manage and process CRM data.
  • Contribute to front-end improvements, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for enhanced user interface and experience.
  • Participate in team meetings, project planning, and documentation processes.

Requirements:

  • Current enrollment as a graduate student in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Availability to work 20 hours per week.
  • Proficiency or coursework experience in SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CRM systems, especially Slate, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with requirements gathering, project management, and documentation processes is highly beneficial.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives
    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
  • Two letters of recommendation
    • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information that attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended

Prospective international students show proof of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following:

  • Duolingo: minimum score of 110 for Traditional Admissions. 
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 70 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan University accepts TOEFL "MyBest Scores". The university code for TOEFL score report is 2515.
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be submitted showing the TRF# in the bottom right corner of the report for verification. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
  • Cambridge English B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 170 for Traditional Admissions - official scores must be submitted showing the Reference Number in the top left corner of the report for verification.
  • PTE: minimum score of 50 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan’s PTE code is M7V. 
  • Successful completion of Rowan’s English Language Program (ELP) Level 5 with a minimum GPA score of 3.0 – must provide Certificate of Completion and letter from Director of ELP.
  • Successful completion of ELS – Level 112.
  • Successful completion of OHLA’s "Advanced 2". 
  • A minimum grade of 5 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-A course or a minimum grade of 6 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-B course. 

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