BYU Gen Ed. Requirments
General & Track course Requirements

As planners and in managing resources you ought to have much the same background as an environmental studies major. Both will be dealing with environmental issues, zoning, legalities and a whole bunch of regulatory issues. Here are some possible courses or areas of study to consider:

Acc 241 - Business Law in Environment
Econ 240 - Intro Natrl. Rsc. Envnmt Econ
Econ 440 - Economics &Natural Resources
Comms 150 - Public Speaking

For those who want to work internationaly:
ManEc. 358 - International Economics
OrgB 551 - 3rd World Development

Botny/Zool 350 - Ecology
Botny/Zool 407 - Consv. Biol. & Ecol.
Botny 405 - Ethics in Consv. Biol. & Ecol.
Botny 400 - Ecol. Consv. & Natl. Rsc.
Range 225 - Prcps Wildlife Rsc.
Range 505 - Law Enforcement
Range 470 - Nat. Rsc., Plng, & GIS
Range 469 - Forest Mngmt. and Ecology

It's also a good idea to get an understanding of government and politics, for example:

PlSc 330 - Theories of Public Policy
PlSc 331 - Public Policy Process
PlSc 535 - National Resources Policy

Many of you will go on to work for city, county, and state governments in their planning departments. There are two important factors in preparing for these jobs:

1. Networking (connections)
2. Experience

The best way to do both of these is through internships. Aside from our links and advice on internships, you should consult Richard Jackson, the Geography internship coordinator. Coming soon we will a password accessible list of alumni you can contact for career opportunities! Keep in touch!!!

The following are links to help you see what the world of planning and resource management is all about.

Urban Planning.com has a list of organizations dedicated to urban planning, plus it's a good resource for getting to know the planning environment.
Land Trust Alliance. If you're interested in land trusts and preservation and want to work for one check out this site.

Association of Collegiate Schools and Planning.

Finding a Job in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Planning - U. California Berkeley

Urban Planning Jobs

• One of the best things you can do to prepare is find an internship with one of the above listed companies or agencies.
• Scan their pages for internship announcements or email them and ask. This is how to create relationships that will get you permanent employment upon graduation.
• Check out the master list of internships on the main geography page.
• Contact Dr. Richard Jackson, the department internship coordinator. He has tons of info.