(Academic Plan Code: 117015MINS)
The minor in Urban Studies is designed to offer an interdisciplinary perspective on urban topics. It allows students to build on their discipline of interest and specialize in the study of urban development, experiences, and governance. The Urban Studies minor is an attractive option to students interested in social and behavioral sciences, humanities, environmental sciences, education, engineering, planning, policy, and business.
The minor in urban studies consists of a minimum of 18 units. To complete the minor students must take 3 core courses (9 units), 1 method course (3 units), and 2 elective courses (6 units).
Core courses (select 3): GEOG 354 , P A 320 , POL S 422 , SOC 448
Method courses (select 1): GEOG 380 , GEOG 381 , GEOG 385 , GEOG 484 , GEOG 584 , GEOG 585 , GEOG 586 , GEOG 589 , GEOG 590 , GEOG 593 , P A 420 , P A 540 , SOC 301 , SOC 406 , SOC 407 , SOC 408
Elective courses (select 2): AFRAS 421 , ANTH 529 , ART 380 , ART 547 , ART 549 , ART 577 , CCS 303 , CCS 355 , ECON 401 , GEOG 342 , GEOG 348 , GEOG 353 , GEOG 354 (if not taken as a core course), GEOG 454 , GEOG 554 , GEOG 572 , GEOG 573 , GEOG 595 , HIST 581 , LATAM 320 , LATAM 355 , LATAM 545 , P A 310 , P A 320 (if not taken as a core course), P A 321 , P A 350 , P A 485 , P A 520 , P A 525 , POL S 333 , POL S 335 , POL S 422 (if not taken as a core course), SOC 411 , SOC 448 (if not taken as a core course)
