Urban and Metropolitan Studies

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Description
The urban and metropolitan studies concentration offers students interested in the urban environment the opportunity to explore the wide variety of issues that influence the quality of life in urban communities. Students are encouraged to learn about cities as historical, social, cultural, economic and political phenomena in order to gain a strong understanding of the complex relationships that contribute to the problems and opportunities of urban living. As the population in the state's urban areas continues to grow, so will the demand for leaders who are skilled in new and innovative ways with which to address the challenges such growth generates. Students with concentrations areas including planning, business, political science, nonprofit administration, communication, social welfare, geography and many others might find this concentration a beneficial supplement.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • A minimum of 12 hours must be taken in residence at ASU.

Introductory Courses 6 Hours Required

URB 100 Introduction to Urban & Metropolitan Studies (3)

OR URB 300 Urban & Metropolitan Studies (3)

URB 105 Introduction to Urban Governance (3)

OR URB 305 Urban Governance (3)

Core 6 Hours Required
Choose courses from the following:

URB 220 Introduction to Urban America (3)

URB 240 Urban Policy (3)

URB 301 Urban Research (3)

OR PAF 302 Public Service Research Methods (3) (Prerequisites: MAT 142 with C or better; PAF 301 with C or better)

URB 302 Urban Theory (3) (Prerequisites: MAT 142 with C or better; PAF 301 with C or better)

URB 410 Urban Leadership and Collaborative Skills (3)

OR PAF 410 Building Leadership Skills, SB (3) (Prerequisites: minimum 30 hours; Credit is allowed for only PAF 410 or URB 410)

Electives 6 Hours
See an Urban and Metropolitan Studies advisor to select appropriate additional course choices.
Not URB 300 OR URB 305

Urban Electives (select a combination of courses from the following prefixes): ASB, COM, CRJ, GCU, GPH, HST, MGT, NLM, PAF, POS, PRM, PUP, SBS, SOC, SOS, SWU, TDM, TWC, WST

 

YEAR

2017-18

CAMPUS

Downtown Phoenix

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

PPURBEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

Public Service and Community Solutions

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

602-496‐0450
spa@asu.edu
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