College Values Online recently ranked “Bachelor’s in Environmental Design” programs, citing the top 20 values of 2017. The University of New Mexico School of Architecture & Planning’s bachelor of environmental planning and design (BAEPD) program ranked No. 1.
“The University of New Mexico offers a bachelor’s in environmental design program with concentrations in Community and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture,” the website notes. “Both of these concentrations address the social, economic, environmental, physical and cultural needs of communities by creatively responding to changes in the natural and man-made environment.”
It goes on to say the program’s curriculam is well-rounded, with the community and regional planning concentration that prepares students to work on a large scale; and the landscape architecture concentrarion, which allows students to work on a smaller scale.
“Our alums are doing amazing work. They hold positions in all levels of government, from the local and state to national and tribal. They work in numerous areas, including planning and design firms, housing and economic development organizations and agencies such as the National Park Service, The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Transportation,” said Renia Ehrenfeuct, professor and director of community and regional planning. “Others have joined Peace Corps or continued in graduate programs. This is truly a place for cutting edge thinkers who passionately want to shape the world we live in, make it more just, more environmentally sustainable and to preserve its cultural richness.”
The ranking was compiled “to assist those prospective students interested in earning a bachelor’s in environmental design for 2017.” The degree is often pursued by people who later continue for a professional master’s degree in community, regional or urban planning or intend to pursue a master’s degree in landscape architecture. The degree also prepares students for entry level jobs in governmental agencies, non-profit and community-based organizations and private firms.
The ranking was compiled “to assist those prospective students interested in earning a bachelor’s in environmental design for 2017.” The degree is often pursued by people who later continue for a professional master’s degree in community, regional or urban planning or intend to pursue a master’s degree in landscape architecture. The degree also prepares students for entry level jobs in governmental agencies, non-profit and community-based organizations and private firms.
“The students entering the BAEPD program are dedicated to understanding issues surrounding the relationship of culture and environment,” Said Alf Simon, professor and director of the landscape architecture program. “Some of them choose to apply their knowledge by developing skills in designing the environments in which we live, applying principles of environment, ecology and social practices to make great and inspiring places.”
College Values Online determined the top 20 programs by having their editors search the web for colleges and universities with specific offerings, like this distance degree. They also considered tuition and percentage of students receiving financial aid.