Urban Studies Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 15

Understanding the economic, social, cultural, political and spatial phenomena of urban areas, and how they came to be, is essential if one is to thrive in today’s world. The Urban Studies minor offers students the opportunity to supplement their education and training with a focus on the problems and potentials of the urban world around us. Eighty percent of Americans live in one of the country’s nearly 400 major metropolitan areas. The Urban Studies curriculum begins with an interdisciplinary Introduction to Urban Studies and then weaves the multidisciplinary urban offerings into a coherent understanding of urban life. This highly interdisciplinary minor is a great complement to any degree program. Students who are interested in pursuing a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning are strongly encouraged to consider this field of study.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Urban Studies consists of 15 credit hours.

Minor Core (9 Credit Hours)

PAD 3003 - Introduction to Public and Community Service Credit(s): 3
URP 4052 - Urban Planning and Sustainability Credit(s): 3
URS 3002 - Introduction to Urban Studies Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Select six (6) credit hours from the following list.

AMH 3530 - Immigration History Credit(s): 3
ANT 4442 - Urban Life and Culture Credit(s): 3
ARC 4784 - The City Credit(s): 3
CCJ 3014 - Crime and Justice in America Credit(s): 3
PAD 4930 - Selected Topics in Public Administration and Public Policy Credit(s): 3
PUP 4002 - Public Policy Credit(s): 3
SOW 3210 - The American Social Welfare System Credit(s): 3
SYD 4410 - Urban Sociology Credit(s): 3
SYD 4411 - Urban Life Credit(s): 3
URP 4050 - Introduction to Urban Planning Credit(s): 3
URS 4930 - Special Topics in Urban Studies Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirements

Minor GPA (all USF courses which are applied to minor requirements): 2.0

Grading Requirements

Only courses in which a grade of “C-” or better is attained will count toward the minimum hours.

Residency Requirement

A minor in Urban Studies consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be USF credits.

Other Information

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