An education fully lived, not passively taken.
"Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree housed in the Department of Urban Design and Planning. Unlike most majors, CEP does not provide a pre-defined educational path. Instead, CEP empowers students to draw on the tools of planning – practice, personal formation, intentionality, communal learning, and stewardship – to pursue their own educational goals in the company of other self-directed students in cohorts limited to 38 students. The CEP core curriculum focuses on theory and practice applied to real-world settings; electives are satisfied by taking courses anywhere on campus. Students also participate in a governance process that supports the major and teaches students how to be effective leaders and doers in the world. Our students graduate to become urban planners, educators, non-profit managers, entrepreneurs, communication experts, and professionals of all sorts, including doctors, lawyers, and engineers."
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One critical aspect of the self-directed nature of the Community, Environment, and Planning major is the Individual Study Plan. Each student's ISP is a living document designed to guide and track their educational progress and goals through their time in CEP. A well thought out and carefully considered educational plan is necessary in ensuring a rewarding experience in the program.
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A tradition among CEPsters, the final reflective essay is a snapshot of how we have all grown and evolved, both at the university and in the program.
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