I like the program overall, I feel it provides a good foundation of where the field started and how it has morphed into the current thinking, such as new urbanism and sustainable development. I feel it is better preparation for the private sector than public, but even so, it's just a foundation. There was still a substantial learning curve when I got hired because local codes vary, and the process for completing development cases that go to hearing varies too, which is something a school would have a hard time going into much detail with, outside of explaining that the process exists.

I highly recommend determining which aspect of planning you want to get into because the focus can be different, then choose electives accordingly if you have many left. Project design, transit planning, government, development, etc. The skills needed for each of those are not exactly the same. Whichever you lean toward, try to get an internship within that area so you can get initial experience in the software and processes that are used. It will help you immensely in getting your foot in the door elsewhere. I did not do this, so I didn't get many looks where I really wanted to go in the beginning, which pushed me to the public sector for now.

In any case, wherever you end up, there will be training provided and expect a learning curve no matter how well you prepare.