Urban Studies Major

Requirements for the Major

36 credits.

All Urban Studies majors are required to take the following courses:

UR-101Introduction to Urban Studies3
UR-212American Metropolitan Evolution3
UR-213Human Identity and Urban Environment3
UR-320Power and Urban Insecurity3
UR-390Research Methods in Urban Studies3
UR-401Research Seminar in Urban Studies Capstone3
SELECTUR Electives18
Total Credits36

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

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
EN-101 College Writing I 3
LASCFirst-Year Seminar 3
UR-101 Introduction to Urban Studies 3
LASCLASC Elective (QR) 3
LASCLASC Elective (CON) 3
 Credits15
Semester Two
EN-102 College Writing II 3
URAny 100 or 200 level course in major 3
LASCLASC Elective (NSP) 4
LASCLASC Elective (TLC) 3
LASCLASC Elective (ICW) 3
 Credits16
Year Two
Semester Three
URMajor elective approved by advisor 3
LASCLASC Elective (NSP) 3
LASCLASC Elective (USW) 3
LASCLASC Elective (CA) 3
LASCLASC Elective (GP) 3
 Credits15
Semester Four
UR-213 Human Identity and Urban Environment 3
UR-212 American Metropolitan Evolution 3
LASCLASC Elective (HBS) 3
LASCLASC Elective (GP) 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Year Three
Semester Five
UR-320 Power and Urban Insecurity 3
URAny 200 or 300 Level Course 3
LASCLASC Elective (HBS) 3
LASCLASC Elective (TLC) 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
UR-390 Research Methods in Urban Studies 3
LASCLASC Elective (CA) 3
URMajor elective approved by advisor 3
URMajor elective approved by advisor 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Semester Seven
UR-401 Research Seminar in Urban Studies Capstone 3
URCourse recommended by Advisor 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
UR-450 Internship: Urban Studies 3-12
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECT General Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15-20
 Total Credits121-126

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.