College of Built Environments at the University of Washington.

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Unique Degree Programs

Special Degree Programs are unique programs that are housed in various departments within the College:


Community, Environment & Planning B.A.

The Community, Environment and Planning program is an award winning, cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Arts major, housed in the Department of Urban Design and Planning on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.

CEP has gained distinction as a model alternative program within a traditional university setting by providing and supporting students with highly personalized, active, and relevant educational experiences.

Community, Environment & Planning B.A. Website


Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management

The Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) program is a fully accredited online master degree program that provides professionals throughout the nation with an understanding of infrastructure systems and how to make them more resilient to break-down, whether caused by terrorist acts, extreme natural events, climate change or normal accidents.

Learn to mitigate all types of hazards through courses that include emergency management, business continuity and policy analysis. Our curriculum blends strategic planning and systems theory, making it unique from programs that only teach conventional emergency management methods.

Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management Website