Urban & Metropolitan Studies
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the Urban &
Metropolitan Studies Program is for students who have a yearning to
study and understand urban theory in order to effectively address the
challenges of rapid growth, along with other contemporary urban issues.
Our students discover what makes the city tick – and the city is their classroom. They examine challenges and solutions by researching history, society, culture, economy, and politics in order to understand urban theory. They use that knowledge to get involved in their communities, giving them an outlet through which they can experience
practical ways of solving complex problems faced by metropolitan
regions. Our students are invested in their neighborhoods. Many of
them live and work downtown. In the Urban and Metropolitan Studies
program, they learn how to improve urban health and well-being, often training themselves
to be the future leaders of our urban environments. Our students don’t
stop there. Others focus on making a wide variety of other
contributions to society; studying the role of arts and culture,
business and property development, revitalization and community
building in the life of the region.
The Urban & Metropolitan Studies Program prepares students for
work in a wide range of fields. The interdisciplinary approach of the
program allows graduates to successfully enter fields as diverse as
urban management, revitalization, community development, urban sustainability, and urban planning.
What can I do with this major?
There are many careers and advanced degrees that may be pursued with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Metropolitan Studies. Some of these careers require additional graduate-level studies and professional experience. Students in the program are advised to explore their options with academic and career advisors to prepare an appropriate program of study and plan to participate in an internship that compliments their long-term professional goals.
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Please stop by our offices located on the 4th floor of the University Center at the Downtown Phoenix campus, call us at 602-496-0450, send us an e-mail, or request that more information be sent to you. You can also request information from ASU about undergraduate studies.
If you are new to ASU and Downtown Phoenix, we encourage you to take a tour of campus - take an online tour or visit campus in-person.
