UP 591 meets once per month in your third and fourth semesters. Sessions focus on
professional skill-building — résumé, portfolio, networking, and career strategy.
All sessions are in 107 Temple Buell Hall with a Zoom option.
Fall 2026 — Year 2, Semester 3 UP 591
Sep 9 Introduction & Career Pathways Session 1 ▾
📍 Saturday, September 9, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Course overview and introduction to professional development in urban planning. Job search strategies and geographic flexibility.
📖 Reading: APA Career Center Guide (pp. 1–22)
📝 Due: Career goals reflection (1 page, due before class)
Oct 7 Résumé & Cover Letter Workshop Session 2 ▾
📍 Saturday, October 7, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Peer review of draft résumés. Cover letter structure for public vs. private sector roles.
📝 Due: Draft résumé (bring to class)
Nov 4 Portfolio Development Session 3 ▾
📍 Saturday, November 4, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 What makes a strong planning portfolio. Examples from recent graduates. Peer review of draft outlines.
📖 Reading: Portfolio examples (Box folder)
📝 Due: Portfolio outline (1 page, submit to Dashboard before class)
Dec 2 Networking & Professional Identity Session 4 ▾
📍 Saturday, December 2, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Building your professional network. LinkedIn, APA chapters, informational interviews.
Spring 2027 — Year 2, Semester 4 UP 591
Feb 3 Job Search Strategy Session 5 ▾
📍 Thursday, February 3, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 APA job board, government listings, agency vs. consulting, and public interest planning organizations.
Mar 3 Interview Preparation Session 6 ▾
📍 Friday, March 3, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Mock interviews, common questions in planning interviews, salary negotiation.
Apr 7 Portfolio Presentations Session 7 ▾
📍 Friday, April 7, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Student portfolio presentations. Peer and instructor feedback.
📝 Due: Final portfolio (submit before class)
May 5 Graduation & What Comes Next Session 8 ▾
📍 Friday, May 5, 2028 · 2:00–3:50 PM · 107 Temple Buell Hall
🎙 Final session. Reflections on the program, first-job advice, staying connected to DURP.