Diploma in Environmental Planning
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (DEnP) caters the students that aim to obtain necessary analytical, theoretical, critical thinking and practical skills needed to effectuate them as full-fledged environmental planning professionals.
Governed by relevant legal directives (Presidential Decree 1308, RA 10587 and Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 10-2017) and increasing interest in the field of environmental planning the program is also targeted to strategically to produce quality environmental planning professionals from various planning and development planning institutions in the country, specifically those from the Southern Tagalog region who aim to acquire knowledge and basic skills set in environmental planning. It will also equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for field-based planning and spatial planning which are both necessary in the professional practice of environmental planning.
Master of Arts in Environmental Planning
The program aims to produce skilled environmental planning experts who will excel as capable planners and leaders in national planning and development. The program equips students with practical planning, scientific knowledge, and development planning/ management skills necessary to create proficient professionals in the environmental planning field.
Expected Program Outcomes
In general, UPLB of all graduate programs are expected to:
- Have the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the forefront of a field;
- Possess critical and independent thinking skills needed in specialized or multidisciplinary research, and in extending or redefining knowledge or practice;
- Apply knowledge and skills in complex and unpredictable contexts, and in the development and testing of innovative solutions to resolve issues; and
- Make expert judgement and perform significant responsibility for professional knowledge, practice and management.
DEnP graduates are expected to:
- Apply collaborative professional planning skills,
- Perform environmental planning on the use and development of land and water resources; and
- Design an environmental plan to uplift community welfare while ensuring environmental integrity and upholding the ethical practice of the planning profession.
MAEnP graduates are expected to:
- Perform environmental planning on the use and development of land and water resources;
- Develop evidence-based environmental planning formulation and enforcement; and
- Design an environmental plan to uplift community welfare while ensuring environmental integrity and upholding the ethical practice of the planning profession.
Course Catalogue
Program Component/ List of Core Courses
A ladderized program that aims to foster proficient environmental planning experts from various institutions across the nation. The program equips graduate students with the necessary analytical, theoretical, critical thinking, and practical skills to become adept professionals in the field of environmental planning.
The program aims to produce skilled environmental planning experts who will excel as capable planners and leaders in national planning and development. The program equips students with practical planning, scientific knowledge, and development planning/ management skills necessary to create proficient professionals in the environmental planning field.
Schedule of DEnP Courses
Part time / Full-time Schedule
Program Requirements
Admission
In addition to the UPLB Graduate admission policies/guidelines, an applicant considered for admission in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning program must have:
Completed a baccalaureate degree in environmental planning, urban/city and regional planning, town and country planning, and/or human settlements planning, or its equivalent, OR
Completed a baccalaureate degree in either social or natural sciences or related fields from any recognized institution of higher learning; and at least one year planning and planning-related experiences; and
Passed a panel interview by the Student Admissions Committee of the Department of
Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology.
For the complete details on the Application for Admission Requirements and Process please visit : https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/.
Retention, Transfer and Shifting
Policies on retention, transfer/shifting, and other rules and regulations are same as that of the UPLB Graduate School Retention Policy specified in the UPLB GS Manual.
Graduation
The requirement for graduation from the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning is the completion of all seven core courses.
Modality of Teaching Delivery
Blended class modality will be used in DEnP course delivery. Class schedules will be held on a
Friday or during the weekends.
FAQ's
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION CONCERNS
The application for admission deadline for DEnP and MAEnP is on 30 April 2024
Interested applicants are required to submit accomplish the online application form (https://tinyurl.com/4twpyd8u),
2 recommendation forms (PDF copy – https://tinyurl.com/2axe7xvf ; Word copy – https://tinyurl.com/bdesedz2 ;
Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/355tz7ry )
For full details on the application for admission process other requirements such as the TOR, Received Certificate or Diploma, and application fee, please visit the UPLB Graduate School website (https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/)