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Urban Studies - Minor

Urban Studies - Minor

The Urban Studies minor provides an understanding of cities, towns, urban life, economics and social relations. The minor focuses on the cities as distinctive entities and explores the meaning and function of cities in the larger society. The Urban Studies minor also demonstrates how the growth and development of cities and towns may be conceived and guided using methods from a variety of disciplines.

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Minor in Urban Studies

黑料网's Minor in Urban Studies offers students a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics that shape cities and urban areas. The program explores key topics such as urban planning, public policy, and the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing urban communities. This minor complements a variety of majors and equips students with the analytical skills needed to address complex issues related to urban development, housing, and sustainability. Graduates are prepared for careers in public administration, urban planning, and community advocacy, or for further study in urban affairs.

Program Information for Urban Studies - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
Group A, choose from the following:9
ECON 42081
URBAN ECONOMICS: CITIES AND HOUSING 1
GEOG 36065
CITIES AND URBANIZATION (DIVG)
GEOG 46070
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
POL 30450
URBAN POLITICS AND POLICY 2
SOC 32673
CITIES AND URBAN SOCIAL LIFE (DIVG) 3
Group B, choose from the following: 49
ARCH 45630
INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ECON 32084
ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 45085
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
GEOG 46070
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
GEOG 46080
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG 46081
SEMINAR IN URBAN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 49075
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE: APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL PROBLEMS
PH 43013
BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
POL 30301
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Internship 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Students in this minor can have the ECON 22061 prerequisite waived by contacting the Department of Economics

2

Students in this minor can have the prerequisite waived by contacting the Department of Political Science

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Students in this minor can have the prerequisite waived by contacting the Department of Sociology

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Unused courses from the Group A list may be used to fulfill the Group B list. Some courses have prerequisites and the course description should be consulted

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Internship credits can come from the participating departments of Economics, Geography, Sociology, Political Science and possibly other departments as approved by the program coordinator

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 黑料网 (in residence).
Admissions for Urban Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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