The urban studies minor offers students interested in cities an opportunity to take advantage of the resources of an urban university situated in a major metropolitan area. The minor seeks to equip students with an understanding of the dynamics of urban growth and development and includes the study of urban social and political institutions. Many courses cover climate change, sustainability, housing, and the urban economy. The minor complements many social science majors as well as architecture, business, and engineering. The minor is designed to provide a solid background for graduate study and professional careers in urban planning and policy, social work, and related fields.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Urban Policies and Politics | ||
| Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs | ||
| Current Issues in Cities and Suburbs | ||
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Global Markets and Local Culture | ||
| Architecture and the City in the Nineteenth Century | ||
| Modern Architecture | ||
| Urban and Architectural History Abroad | ||
| Economics of Crime | ||
| Urban Economic Issues | ||
| Urban Policies and Politics | ||
| Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs | ||
| Public Policy and Administration | ||
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy | ||
| Current Issues in Cities and Suburbs | ||
| Environmental Justice | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor