Upper level courses required for the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis in Urban and Regional Studies include the following:

Urban Sociology
City and It's Regional Context
Community Politics
Urban and Regional Planning
Community Economic Development
Urban and Regional Economic Theory
Public and Non-Profit Budgeting
Economics of Land Use
Ethics and Public Action

In addition to these upper level courses, the following General Education courses are recommended for students with an emphasis in community economic development.  Students following this course of study will complete all of their General Education requirements as well as all requirements for the major in Urban and Regional Studies.  While it is recommended that the courses be taken in the sequence indicated below; please note that in some instances courses may be closed or, on rare occasions, not offered during the term shown.  In these instances students should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss other options.

Freshman Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Introduction to Sociology
World Regions
Foundations of Western Culture I
Introduction to Humanities I
Principles of Biology

Note: If you have required English/Math placement, substitute for one of above courses

Introduction to Urban Studies
American Government
Foundations of Western Culture II
Introduction to Humanities II
Introduction to Environmental Science

Note: If you have required English/Math placement, substitute for one of above course

Sophomore Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Macro Economics
Cultural Geography
History of Visual Arts: Ancient to Medieval
Minority Groups - Ethnic and Racial Identities
Social Science Statistics

Micro Economics
Urban Social Problems
History of Visual Arts: Renaissance to Modern
World Food and Population Issues
Foundations for Social Research

With the above course sequence, you will have completed your General Education requirements!

Junior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Intermediate Macro Economic Theory
Urban Sociology
Economics of Land Use
Urban Politics and Planning
(Upper-level elective in your minor)

Intermediate Micro Economic Theory
City and Regional Context
Community Politics
Urban and Regional Economic Theory
(Upper-level elective in your minor)

Summer Session: Plan for your Summer Internship!

Senior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Urban and Regional Planning
Public and Nonprofit Budgeting
Ethics in the Humanities
Internship
(Upper-level elective in your minor)

Community Economic Development
City Through Time and Space
Ethics and Public Action
Internship
(Upper-level elective in your minor)