B.A. Degree in Urban Studies
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Students interested in career opportunities in the urban setting should consider a major in urban studies. This interdisciplinary major focuses on the urban community, its environment, and problems. An understanding of the adaptations humans have made in past and present societies to the conditions of urban life serves as the basis for a study of broad issues and theoretical concerns. Students explore such topics as urban origins, migrations and ethnicity, economic conditions, spread of cities, types of urban personalities and groups, power structures and reform movements. Specialized training is provided in methods of analytical research in urban studies. In lectures, class discussions, and practical field studies connected with specific courses, students have the opportunity to gain knowledge regarding urban problems and analyze areas such as housing, land use and growth, border issues, organization and management of urban governments, transportation, urban decline, neighborhoods, recreation, and social conflict. Problems and proposed solutions are evaluated. Discussions often center around the city of San Diego and urban areas within the State of California. Career Opportunities: Students with degrees in urban studies can find entry-level positions in a variety of areas and organizational settings. A graduate may find employment in the public sector as a researcher, technician, field agent, policy analyst, planner, or staff assistant to a public official. Employment may also be found in a variety of consulting firms, banks, development firms, and research firms. Many nonprofit organizations operating in an urban setting also offer employment opportunities to urban studies graduates.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Students interested in career opportunities in the urban setting should consider a major in urban studies. This interdisciplinary major focuses on the urban community, its environment, and problems. An understanding of the adaptations humans have made in past and present societies to the conditions of urban life serves as the basis for a study of broad issues and theoretical concerns. Students explore such topics as urban origins, migrations and ethnicity, economic conditions, spread of cities, types of urban personalities and groups, power structures and reform movements. Specialized training is provided in methods of analytical research in urban studies. In lectures, class discussions, and practical field studies connected with specific courses, students have the opportunity to gain knowledge regarding urban problems and analyze areas such as housing, land use and growth, border issues, organization and management of urban governments, transportation, urban decline, neighborhoods, recreation, and social conflict. Problems and proposed solutions are evaluated. Discussions often center around the city of San Diego and urban areas within the State of California. Career Opportunities: Students with degrees in urban studies can find entry-level positions in a variety of areas and organizational settings. A graduate may find employment in the public sector as a researcher, technician, field agent, policy analyst, planner, or staff assistant to a public official. Employment may also be found in a variety of consulting firms, banks, development firms, and research firms. Many nonprofit organizations operating in an urban setting also offer employment opportunities to urban studies graduates.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
105+
80+
58+
Students should have a grade of "B" or GPA of 3.00 or higher for all secondary coursework. They need to have a minimum score of 550 on paper based TOEFL.
4 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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0 USD
International
0 USD
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