The objective of the dual-degree program in City and Regional Planning and Public Policy is to provide an education and research experience to those students wishing to work in urban policy analysis at the national, state and local level. The dual-degree is an efficient step towards PhD programs in either City and Regional Planning or Public Policy with an emphasis on Urban Policy. It is also strong preparation for policy analytic positions concerned with city growth and development, economic development, and environmental resources. The dual-degree student receives both degrees in less time than it would take to receive the two degrees sequentially.