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: Major Courses: URBS 1001W-Introduction to Urban Studies: The Complexity of Metropolitan Life, WI (3 cr), Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following: Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following: URBS 3201-Urban Studies Colloquium (1 cr), URBS 3202-Urban Studies Colloquium (1 cr), Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following: URBS 3500-Urban Studies Workshop (3 cr), Skills and Methods Courses: Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following: Take 0–1 course(s) from the following: EPSY 3264-Basic and Applied Statistics, MATH (3 cr), EPSY 5261-Introductory Statistical Methods (3 cr), GEOG 3511-Principles of Cartography (4 cr), GEOG 3531-Numerical Spatial Analysis (4 cr), PA 5031-Empirical Analysis I (4 cr), PSY 3001W-Introduction to Research Methods, WI (3 cr), SOC 3801-Sociological Research Methods (4 cr), SOC 3811-Basic Social Statistics, MATH (4 cr), STAT 3011-Introduction to Statistical Analysis, MATH (4 cr), STAT 3021-Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 cr), Take 0 or more course(s) from the following: GEOG 3561-Principles of Geographic Information Science (4 cr), GEOG 5511-Principles of Cartography (3 cr), GEOG 5562-Geographic Information Science and Analytical Cartography (3 cr), GEOG 5563-Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 cr), STAT 4101-Theory of Statistics I (4 cr), STAT 4102-Theory of Statistics II (4 cr), STAT 5021-Statistical Analysis (4 cr), STAT 5201-Sampling Methodology in Finite Populations (3 cr), STAT 5401-Applied Multivariate Methods (3 cr), STAT 5421-Analysis of Categorical Data (3 cr), STAT 3022-Data Analysis (4 cr), Take 0 or more course(s) from the following: CE 3101-Computer Applications in Civil Engineering I (3 cr), HSG 5464-Understanding Housing: Assessment and Analysis (3 cr), GEOG 5564-Urban Geographic Information Science and Analysis (3 cr), GEOG 5588-Multimedia Cartography (3 cr), HIST 5011-Quantitative Methods for Historical Research (4 cr), PA 5022-Economics For Policy Analysis and Planning II (1.5-3 cr), PA 5271-Geographic Information Systems: Applications in Planning and Policy Analysis (3 cr), POL 3085-Quantitative Analysis in Political Science, MATH (4 cr), Take 0 or more course(s) from the following: GEOG 5565-Geographical Analysis of Human-Environment Systems (3 cr), GEOG 5701-Field Research (3 cr), MKTG 3010-Marketing Research (4 cr), PA 5035-Survey Research and Data Collection (1.5 cr), PA 5112-Public Budgeting (3 cr), PA 5221-Private Sector Development (3 cr), PA 5511-Community Economic Development (3 cr), PA 5521-Development Planning and Policy Analysis (4 cr), GWSS 5101-Feminist Approaches to Ethnography (3 cr), AFRO 5551-Methods: Use of Oral Traditions as Resources for History (3 cr), HIST 3001-Public History (3 cr), Take 0–1 course(s) from the following: COMM 3411-Introduction to Small Group Communication (3 cr), COMM 3441-Introduction to Organizational Communication (3 cr), COMM 5411-Small Group Communication Research (3 cr), COMM 5441-Communication in Human Organizations (3 cr), PA 4101-Nonprofit Management and Governance (3 cr), PA 5253-Designing Planning and Participation Processes (3 cr), Urban Form and Society Courses: Take 2 or more course(s) from the following: AFRO 4013-Cities in Africa: African, Islamic, European Traditions (3 cr), ARCH 3412-Architectural History Since 1750 (3 cr), ARCH 4445W-Suburbia, WI (3 cr), CSCL 5256W-Suburbia, WI (3 cr), HSG 2463-Housing and Community Development (3 cr), GEOG 3371W-Cities, Citizens, and Communities, DSJ, WI (4 cr), GEOG 3373-Changing Form of the City, HIS, GP (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