Required Units

Total number of units required for major, excluding any required Intensive(s): 10
Required Intensive units, if any: 1.5
Total units required: 11.5

Total Number of Specific Courses Required

• URBS 100 - Introduction to Urban Studies
• URBS 200 - Urban Theory
• URBS 303 - Advanced Debates in Urban Studies

Distributional Content Area Units Required

One Research Methods course selected in consultation with the major adviser and/or program director. Research Method courses include courses in anthropology, drawing, cartography, economics and mathematics.

Electives

• Four units of 200-level coursework in Urban Studies or cross-listed with Urban Studies
• Two units of 300-level coursework in Urban Studies or cross-listed with Urban Studies

Intensives

• URBS 290 - Community-Engaged Learning
• URBS 300 - Senior Thesis
• URBS 301 - Senior Thesis

Notes

Upon declaring a concentration in Urban Studies, students are expected to develop a thematic focus with their advisers. This thematic focus guides a selection of courses drawn largely from the URBS curriculum but also from other departments, programs and study abroad. Up to two elective 200-level courses and one 300-level course from the URBS curriculum can be substituted with courses from other programs, departments or study abroad, contingent on the approval of the director/steering committee.

Students may also substitute up to two elective 300-level units for the equivalent number of elective 200-level units from the URBS curriculum.