Majors take courses which introduce them to a variety of perspectives on the origins, development, and nature of cities. The program stresses the application of theory to practice with an internship for credit in which students work closely with a community group, public agency, non-profit or private organization in the city. Majors also gain competence in a discipline area and in conducting research. Students intending to major or minor in Urban Studies should meet with an advisor to develop a proposal. The Major Program Minimum Requirement 14 c.u.
Students carry out original research on a topic of their choice.
Discipline cluster 3 c.u. Three course units in an academic discipline or major other than urban studies. Honors With the approval of the major advisor, students may elect to complete an honors thesis by extending work on their senior seminar research into the second semester of their senior year. In order to graduate with honors, students' work must satisfy a two-person faculty committee, one of whom is a specialist in the topic of the thesis. Post Graduate Careers Urban Studies prepares graduates for a variety of fields and careers.