Dr. David Thacher

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Thacher is an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, specializing in Urban Regional Planning and holding a joint appointment in Public Policy. His work centers on empirical research aimed at facilitating a clearer understanding of public policy values in specific areas such as housing policy and criminal justice. Thacher received his PhD in Public Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. His teaching focus includes areas like Public Management and Community-Based Policing, providing students with a comprehensive perspective on policy applications in urban settings.

Research Interests

Courses

URP 701, Section 1: Epistemology and Reasoning in Planning Research URP 534, Section 1: Crime and Community Development

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science