URBAN & METROPOLITAN STUDIES
Minor
The minor 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.
The minor allows students enrolled in other undergraduate programs at ASU to broaden their educational experiences. Students majoring in planning, geography, sustainability, business, political science, architecture, nonprofit managment and leadership, journalism, communication, and other fields may wish to supplement their studies with the Minor in Urban & Metropolitan Studies.
Requirements:
Eighteen (18) hours of coursework with a “C” or better in each course. Nine hours of upper-division coursework from the approved list and twelve hours of residence credit at ASU. Eligibility to pursue the minor requires a major or pre-major other than Urban and Metropolitan Studies.
| 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 are able to choose from a variety of Related Urban Topics classes offered by the School of Public Affairs and other ASU departments. View the approved course list. This list is not comprehensive, please contact the School for approval of courses not listed.
