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Major in Urban Studies

Requirements for the Major: 36 credits. All Urban Studies majors are required to take the following courses:

 

UR 101 Introduction to Urban Studies

UR 212 American Metropolitan Evolution or

UR 301 Cities and Suburbs

UR 213 Human Identity and the Urban Environment.

UR 320 Human Needs and Social Policy.

UR 401 Research Seminar in Urban Studies

 

Students are encouraged to take community based experiential courses, including practicum and internship. These course credits may not exceed a total of 12, three of which may count towards the major. Students may take the internship after completing 18 credits in the major. The practicum can be taken at any time, upon permission of department.

 

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