Planning Programs Granted Candidacy Status
Candidacy Status is a formally-recognized two-year term that precedes an initial granting of accreditation. This is a list of planning programs seeking accreditation which have been granted Candidacy Status.
Boston University
Metropolitan College
Department of Applied Social Sciences
City Planning and Urban Affairs
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Master of Science in City Planning
Candidacy Status effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027
California State University, Northridge
Department of Urban Studies and Planning
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning, and Master of Urban Planning
Candidacy Status effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027