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URBAN STUDIES (URBS)
URBS 2200. Introduction to Urban Studies. (3)
Cross-listed with GEOG 2200. A survey course exploring the
diverse perspectives and experience of North American
Cities. Lectures and discussions will focus on the
development, organization, function, and meaning of urban
areas, as well as the multiple and complex relationships
that exist between cities and the people who live and work
within them. (Fall, Spring)
URBS 3050. Topics in Urban Studies. (3)
Timely and important areas of scholarship and application
relevant to urban studies. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary with prior permission from Director of the Urban
Studies Minor. (On demand)
URBS 3801. Independent Study. (1‑3)
Prerequisites: URBS 2200, declared Urban Studies Minor with
Junior or Senior standing, a GPA of at least 2.0, permission
of supervising instructor and Director of Urban Studies
Minor. Area of study beyond the scope of current offerings
to be devised by student and faculty member. May be
repeated. Three hours of URBS 3801 may be used toward the
URBS minor with prior approval of the Director of Urban
Studies Minor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
URBS 4401. Internship in Urban Studies. (3)
Prerequisites: URBS 2200, declared Urban Studies minor with
Junior or Senior standing, a GPA of at least 2.0 and
permission of Director of Urban Studies Minor. Students work
8-10 hours per week (total 120 hours per semester) for 3
credit hours in an approved research or in-service placement
relevant to urban studies. Specific content of internship
based on a contract between the student, supervising
professor, and community/corporate organization. May not
be repeated for credit. Graded on a Pass/No Credit
basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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