URBAN & METROPOLITAN STUDIES
BIS Concentration
The concentration in Urban & Metropolitan Studies 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.
Requirements:
Eighteen (18) hours of coursework with a “C” or better in each course. Students take 12 hours of core courses and 6 hours of elective courses. The 6 hours of elective courses may be selected from a list of related topic courses, or taken upon the recommendation of the Concentration Advisor.
For more information, please visit the BIS site at http://www.asu.edu/duas/bis.
| Required Courses: view course descriptions | Credit Hours | |
| URB 100 Introduction to Urban & Metropolitan Studies -or- URB 300 Urban & Metropolitan Studies |
3 | |
| URB 105 Introduction to Urban Governance -or- URB 305 Urban Governance |
3 | |
| 6 | ||
| Core Courses (choose 2 of the following): view course descriptions | ||
| URB 220 Introduction to Urban America URB 240 Urban Policy URB 301 Urban Research URB 302 Urban Theory URB 410 Urban Leadership and Collaborative Skills |
3 3 3 3 3 |
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| 6 | ||
| Urban Electives : (select a combination of the following) | ||
| Related Urban Topics
and other approved courses (see below) |
6 | |
| Total Minor Courses | 18 | |
Students will be able to choose from a variety of Related Urban Topics classes offered by the School of Public Affairs. Possible topics include: Leadership and Change; Leadership and Communication; Policy Analysis and Evaluation; Urban Economics; Political Economy; Computer Applications; Community Building and Development; Regionalism; Poverty and Social Welfare Policy; Comparative Urbanism. In addition, students can choose related courses offered by the School of Public Affairs or other departments. View the approved course list.
