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Chatham's Master of Sustainability in Community Planning (MSPC) aims to cultivate innovative leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and advocate for sustainable solutions in urban and rural environments. Our program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and evidence-based practices to address the complex challenges of climate change, social equity, and economic resilience.
Priority deadline for fall enrollment is February 1. Submit all materials by this date for fellowship and assistantship consideration. Regular deadline for fall enrollment is July 1. Regular deadline for spring enrollment is November 1.
Chatham's Master of Sustainability Community Planning requires 36 credits, which can be completed in three terms of full-time study.
The MSPC incorporates real-world experience into its curriculum by collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, nonprofits, and innovative businesses to provide immediate impacts in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Join us for an upcoming event to learn more about the MSPC program and Chatham's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment.
Located 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, Chatham’s 388-acre Eden Hall Farm serves as a living and learning laboratory, offering research and employment opportunities that involve food and sustainable agriculture, water, energy, climate, and community health. The farm is ideally situated to connect with multiple municipalities in the wider Western Pennsylvania region.
Chatham University's Master of Sustainability in Community Planning (MSPC) requires 36 credits and can be completed in three terms of full-time study. For more details on the curriculum progression, click the button below.
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Our Sustainability in Community Planning program incorporates real-world experience into its curriculum. By collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, nonprofits, and innovative businesses, you will engage in live projects, address pressing sustainability challenges, and develop the skills needed to create meaningful impact.
Explore the current faculty- and student-driven research projects and opportunities at the Falk School to see the types of experience students can gain in the program.
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Collaborations with local businesses, government, non-profits, farms, purveyors, and restaurants across the region provide students with hands-on, experiential learning that sets the Falk School apart. Sustainability graduate students have completed projects with the City of Pittsburgh, the Borough of Mars, Middlesex Community Action, the Millvale Community Development Corporation, and the Millvale and Triboro Ecodistricts, among others.
Chatham's Sustainability in Community Planning faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
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Not sure the MSPC is right for you? The Master of Sustainability (MSUS) program in the Falk School prepares students with full-scale thinking to act upon our important local and large-scale global problems and be the agents of change that corporations, governments, and other organizations need to lead their sustainability initiatives.
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The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Chatham also offers a 20% corporate partner discount and professional campus work positions for many graduate programs that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options available.
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Learn more about Chatham's MSPC program admissions process, requirements, and information for international applicants.
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Start the next steps in your graduate journey at Chatham University by visiting campus or attending upcoming events. Join virtual info sessions, open houses, or admitted student sessions to learn about our programs and the application process, interact with faculty, and experience the Chatham community. Click the button below to view the schedule and register, and email graduate@chatham.edu with any questions.
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