The (Graduate) Minor in Community Planning is a non-degree option for graduate students in the Master of Building Science and Master of Landscape Architecture degree programs. To earn this minor, such students must take CPLN 7440: Planning Theory, and then complete six additional CPLN-listed credit hours, for a total of nine (9) CPLN-listed credit hours.

The Community Planning program also participates in the Minor in Economic Development non-degree option, along with seven other graduate degree programs. As a participant, the Community Planning program allows students in the other participating degree programs the option of completing some CPLN-listed coursework toward earning the minor.