Urban Studies Major
Requirements for the Major
36 credits.
All Urban Studies majors are required to take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UR-101 | Introduction to Urban Studies | 3 |
| UR-212 | American Metropolitan Evolution | 3 |
| UR-213 | Human Identity and Urban Environment | 3 |
| UR-320 | Power and Urban Insecurity | 3 |
| UR-390 | Research Methods in Urban Studies | 3 |
| UR-401 | Research Seminar in Urban Studies Capstone | 3 |
| SELECT | UR Electives | 18 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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.
Sample Timetable for Completion of Degree: Urban Studies
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| UR-101 | Introduction to Urban Studies | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| UR | Any 100 or 200 level course in major | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 4 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (ICW) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| UR | Major elective approved by advisor | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| UR-213 | Human Identity and Urban Environment | 3 |
| UR-212 | American Metropolitan Evolution | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| UR-320 | Power and Urban Insecurity | 3 |
| UR | Any 200 or 300 Level Course | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| UR-390 | Research Methods in Urban Studies | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| UR | Major elective approved by advisor | 3 |
| UR | Major elective approved by advisor | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| UR-401 | Research Seminar in Urban Studies Capstone | 3 |
| UR | Course recommended by Advisor | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| UR-450 | Internship: Urban Studies | 3-12 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15-20 | |
| Total Credits | 121-126 | |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.