Urban Studies Major, Concentration in Social Work and Social Policy

Requirements for a Major in Urban Studies, Concentration in Social Work and Social Policy

In addition to the 6 Core Courses (18 credits) and 2 Elective Courses (6 credits) required for the major, students must take the following:

Students must take experiential learning coursework (3 credits) from the following courses:3
UR-142Practicum in Urban Studies-Introductory1-3
UR-242Practicum in Urban Studies-Intermediate1-3
UR-315Oral History for Urban Areas3
UR-450Internship: Urban Studies3-12
Required Course (3 credits)3
UR-221Introduction to Social Work3
Students must take 2 of the following courses (6 credits):6
UR-220Immigrant City3
UR-305Group Conflict in the Urban Community3
UR-306Interviewing and Counseling Techniques3
UR-311Urban Politics and Policies3
UR-321Advanced Social Work3
UR-340Urban Housing Dilemma3
UR-347Refugees in American Society3
UR-350Urban Youth in American Society3
UR-380Public Policy and Cultural Diversity3