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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.

Course No.
Course Title
Course Description
Semesters Offered
Credit Unit
Prerequisites
CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning Foundation and concepts and theories on environmental planning and practice 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 211 City and Regional Planning Concepts, principles, theories and models of city and regional planning 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning Application of land use planning principles and analysis of comprehensive land use planning process 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem- based Development Planning Theories, processes, and tools for ecosystem-based comprehensive development planning 1,2 3.0 CERP 201 or COI
CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects Concepts, tools and techniques in planning budgeting, developing, implementing and evaluating environmental programs and projects 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Environmental Planning Application of quantitative and analytical tools for environmental planning 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 298 Practicum Supervised field experience in Environmental Plan Preparation 1,2 3.0 COI

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.

Course No.
Course Title
Course Description
Semesters Offered
Credit Unit
Prerequisites
CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning Foundation and concepts and theories on environmental planning and practice 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 211 City and Regional Planning Concepts, principles, theories and models of city and regional planning 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning Application of land use planning principles and analysis of comprehensive land use planning process 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem- based Development Planning Theories, processes, and tools for ecosystem-based comprehensive development planning 1,2 3.0 CERP 201 or COI
CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects Concepts, tools and techniques in planning budgeting, developing, implementing and evaluating environmental programs and projects 1,2 3.0 None
CERP 271 Environmental Planning Administration and Good Governance Legal Foundation for Environmental Planning; Plan Administration and the ethics of the professional practice 1,2 3.0 CERP 201 or CERP 211
CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Environmental Planning Application of quantitative and analytical tools for environmental planning 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 298 Practicum Supervised field experience in Environmental Plan Preparation 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 290 Special Problem - 1,2 3.0 COI
CERP 300 Master's Thesis - 1,2 6.0 COI
CERP 299 Graduate Seminar - 1,2 1.0 COI

Schedule of DEnP Courses

Part time / Full-time Schedule

Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Units
Year 1
1st Sem CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 211 City and Regional Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem-based Development Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Spatial and Environmental Planning 3 units
Year 2
1st Sem CERP 298 Practicum 3 units
Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Unit
Year 1
1st Sem CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 211 City and Regional Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects 3 units
Year 2
1st Sem CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem- based Development Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Spatial and Environmental Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 298 Practicum 3 units

Schedule of MAEnP Courses

Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Units
Year 1
1st Sem CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 211 City and Regional Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem-based Development Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Spatial and Environmental Planning 3 units
Year 2
1st Sem CERP 298 Practicum 3 units
Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Unit
Year 1
1st Sem CERP 201 Theory and Practice of Environmental Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 211 City and Regional Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 220 Advanced Land Use Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 270 Management of Environmental Programs and Projects 3 units
Year 2
1st Sem CERP 221 Comprehensive and Ecosystem- based Development Planning 3 units
1st Sem CERP 295 Quantitative Methods for Spatial and Environmental Planning 3 units
2nd Sem CERP 298 Practicum 3 units

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 Graduate School 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
Monday, Wednesday, Friday or during the weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the MAEnP Program and the DEnP Program?
DEnP provides the necessary skills set and technical knowledge in Environmental Planning. The research skills in environmental planning is the value addition upon taking the MAEnP
Classes will mostly be held during Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or during the weekends. The schedules of the classes per section will be released at the start of the semester
Classes in Davao/UP PSAE will be held in the same modality as the classes in UPLB. Schedules of the synchronous classes will be announced at the beginning of the class.
DEnP/MAEnP courses are delivered via blended class modality, meaning there will be a mixture of both synchronous face-to-face and online classes as well as asynchronous online classes. Students will be informed of the schedules for face-to-face and online sessions at the beginning of the semester.
Set up a schedule with your registration adviser and process the official transfer from DEnP to MAEnP through the ladderized DEnP to MAEnP.
DEnP/ MAEnP graduates may be able to provide a graduation certificate/ Diploma which will make a graduate eligible to take the EPLE. PRC remains the legal authority on matters related to EPLE.
Yes this is possible, but it will take a rigorous process by the Graduate Program Management Committee for course credit.
Applicants with baccalaureate degrees in Environmental Planning or its equivalents OR either Social or Natural Sciences OR related fields from any recognized institution of higher learning with one year planning-related experiences may apply
There is NO written examination requirement for the DEnP Program. DEnP follows the UPLB Graduate School admission requirements and a panel interview from the DCERP Graduate Program Admission Committee
1. Accomplish the following:
• Online application form
• 2 recommendation forms
• TOR
• Received Certificate or Diploma
• Application fee
2. Submit the requirements here:
(https://tinyurl.com/4twpyd8u)
3.Visit the UPLB Graduate School website for more details
(https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/)
Those who intend to take the DEnP/MAEnP Program through UP PSAE must also follow the application for admission process as indicated in the UPLB Graduate School website
https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/
DEnP provides the necessary skills set and technical knowledge in Environmental Planning. The research skills in environmental planning is the value addition upon taking the MAEnP
Classes will mostly be held on Saturdays or weekdays from the afternoon to evening. The schedules of the classes per section will be released at the start of the semester
DEnP/MAEnP courses are delivered via blended class modality, meaning there will be a mixture of both synchronous face-to-face and online classes as well as asynchronous online classes. Students will be informed of the schedules for face-to-face and online sessions at the beginning of the semester.
Classes in UP PSAE will be held in the same modality as the classes in UPLB. Schedules of the synchronous classes will be announced at the beginning of the class.
Students who intended to attend classes in UPLB should enroll to classes offered in UPLB since the scheduling is different with PSAE classes.
Set up a schedule with your registration adviser and process the official transfer from DEnP to MAEnP through the ladderized DEnP to MAEnP.
Yes this is possible, but it will take a rigorous process by the GPMC for course credit.
Yes. The number of units to enroll is based on the preference of the students.
No, there is no need. The guidance committee is only applicable for students under MAEnP Program.
DEnP/ MAEnP graduates may be able to provide a graduation certificate/ Diploma which will make a graduate eligible to take the EPLE. PRC remains the legal authority on matters related to EPLE.
According to RA 10587, students who graduate from DEnP are required to have one (1) more year of planning experience, while MAEnP graduates need not to have other planning experience to take the Environmental Planning Licensure Exam (EPLE).