Professor Dr. Jason Corburn

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Biography

Jason Corburn is a Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning and School of Public Health at UC Berkeley, where he directs the Center for Global Healthy Cities. He co-directs the joint Master of City Planning (MCP) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. Corburn's research focuses on the connections between environmental health, social justice, and urban environments, emphasizing the importance of science-based policy making and local knowledge in addressing public health challenges. His current projects include leading the evaluation of Advance Peace, an urban gun violence reduction initiative that employs formerly incarcerated residents to serve as 'credible messengers' in conflict resolution. Corburn has led participatory planning efforts in various locations, including Richmond, California, and Medellín, Colombia, focusing on health equity and climate justice. His work has included consulting for international organizations such as the World Health Organization and UN-Habitat. He has received multiple teaching awards at UC Berkeley, reflecting his commitment to community-engaged teaching and public service.

Research Interests

Urban Gun Violence Reduction Urban Climate Justice Informal Settlements and Health Environmental Policy and Planning Environmental Health Urban Environmental Justice Health Impact Assessment Science and Technology Studies Environmental Dispute Resolution

Courses

CYPLAN 117AC: Urban Community Health CYPLAN 256/PB HLTH 233: Healthy Cities CYPLAN 299: Nairobi Studio PBHLTH 267: Health Impact Assessment PBHLTH 150e: Community Health

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required:3

GRE Subject

Overall Score

Required:500

Overall

Required:500

TOEFL

Total

Required:90

IELTS

Overall

Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)

Application Checklist

Graduate Application
Statement of Purpose
Personal History Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial Transcripts
C.V./Resume
Course and Textbook List

Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.