Urban and Regional Studies: General Emphasis

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

Urban Sociology
City and It's Regional Context
Community Politics
(Recommended:) Urban Politics and Policy or Settlement Geography
(Recommended:) Asian American Communities or Latino Communities
(3) Upper level elective in Urban and Regional Studies
Ethics and Public Action

In addition to these upper level courses, the following courses are recommended for students with the General Emphasis.   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

Urban Social Problems
History of Visual Arts: Renaissance to Modern
Ethical Issues in the Humanities
World Food and Population Issues
Foundations for Social Research

Please note that with the above course sequence, you will have completed your General Education requirements!

Junior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Urban Sociology
Urban Politics and Planning
(Upper level elective)
(Required course in your minor)
(Upper level elective in your minor)

City and Regional Context
Community Politics
Settlement Geography
(Upper level elective)
(Upper level elective in your minor)

Summer Session: Plan for your Summer Internship!

Senior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

(Upper level elective in your major)
Upper-level URE Elective
Ethics in the Humanities
Urban and Regional Studies Laboratory
(Upper level elective in your minor)

(Upper level elective in your major)
City Through Time and Space
Ethics and Public Action
Urban and Regional Studies Internship
(Upper level elective in your minor)