पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This cross-disciplinary major involves urban studies coursework, fieldwork experiences, internships, and coursework in disciplines that offer useful perspectives on contemporary urban and postindustrial society. The program focuses on the conceptual and analytical frameworks and specialized skills needed for professions focused on urban change or development. Students completing the program work in public agencies or private business or pursue graduate study in urban planning, law, social welfare, public affairs, or the social and environmental sciences.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

The program modules are as follows: AFRO 3072 -Racism: Social and Psychological Consequences for Black Americans (3 cr), AFRO 4231 -The Color of Public Policy: African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanos in the United States (3 cr), AFRO 5910 -Topics in African American and African Studies (1–3 cr), AMIN 4231 -The Color of Public Policy: African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanos in the United States (3 cr), AMIN 4511 -American Indian Political Economy, CD (3 cr), CHIC 4231 -The Color of Public Policy: African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanos in the United States (3 cr), CHIC 4275 -Theory in Action: Community Engagement in a Social Justice Framework, CIV (3 cr), COMM 3451W -Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice, IP, WI (3 cr), COMM 5451W -Intercultural Communication Processes, IP, WI (3 cr), HSG 4467W -Housing and the Social Environment, WI (4 cr), GEOG 3374W -The City in Film, AH, WI (4 cr), GEOG 3375 -Minority Settlement in America (3 cr), GEOG 5374W -The City in Film, WI (4 cr), GWSS 4502 -Women and Public Policy (3 cr), GWSS 5404 -Working Class Women’s Cultures (3 cr), HIST 3821 -United States in the 20th Century to 1945 (3 cr), HIST 3822 -United States in the 20th Century Since 1945, HP (3 cr), HIST 3851 -Labor in the 19th-Century United States (3 cr), HIST 3852 -U.S. Labor in the 20th Century (3 cr), HIST 3865 -African American History, 1865 to Present (4 cr), HIST 3872 -American Indian History: 1830 to the Present, HIS, DSJ (3 cr), PA 5290 -Topics in Planning (1–3 cr), PA 5401 -Poverty, Inequality, and Public Policy (3 cr), PA 5601 -Survey of Women, Law, and Public Policy in the United States (3 cr), POL 3739 -Politics of Race, Class, and Ethnicity (3 cr), PSY 3201 -Introduction to Social Psychology (4 cr), SOC 3451W -Cities and Social Change, WI (3 cr), SOC 4108 -Current Issues in Crime Control (3 cr), SW 3101 -Interventions in Community and Social Policy (3 cr), SW 5101 -Historical Origins and Contemporary Policies and Programs in Social Welfare (3–4 cr), URBS 3301W -American Cities As Settings for Cultural Diversity, WI (3 cr).

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.

योग्यता

ब्याचलर्स डिग्रीज्

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

विभागको नाम

College of Liberal Arts, Urban Studies Program