BA Advisement Center

Advisement Center

Working with an Advisor

Urban Studies Majors and Minors should meet with your Undergraduate Advisor regularly, preferably at least once each semester. It is especially important to meet with an Undergraduate Advisor in the year before you plan on graduating. Before you are allowed to graduate, the Advisors review your transcript to make sure that you have fulfilled all of your major or minor requirements.

 

  • To make an appointment with an advisor use Navigate (make sure to have your major/minor declared)

Current Advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become an Urban Studies Major?

To become an urban studies major, you must complete a Declaration of Undergraduate Major/Minor form and have it signed by an Undergraduate Advisor or the Department Chair. This form should be filed with the Office of the Registrar.

Can I double-major?

Of course. You might want to major in both Urban Studies and another, related Social Science such as Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Studies, or Labor Studies. You might also consider combining an Urban Studies major with a minor in Journalism, Africana Studies, Labor Studies, Environmental Studies, or Asian-American Community Studies. Be sure to consult with your advisor in BOTH departments or programs.

Can I minor in Urban Studies?

Of course! The minor consists of 18 credits in Urban Studies, including:

  • Urban Studies 101: Urban Poverty and Affluence
  • Urban Studies 200: Urban Research Methods
  • Either:
  1. Urban Studies 105: Urban Politics
  2. Urban Studies 221: Making Public Policy
  3. or Urban Studies 330W: Contemporary Urban Theory
  • At least three other Urban Studies courses at the 200 level or above.

To declare Urban Studies as your minor, you must complete a Declaration of Undergraduate Major/Minor form and have it signed by an Undergraduate Advisor or the Department Chair. This form should be filed with the Office of the Registrar.