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Undergraduate Minor

Field of Urban Studies

As our nation and the world are becoming increasingly urban in character, there is a growing interest in urban studies. The main concerns of the field of urban studies are with the critical issues of urban and regional growth and change, as well as environmental and social balance. Those involved in urban studies try to encourage orderly growth and development responsive to the present and future needs of society.

Career opportunities in urban studies exist in city, county, regional, state and national government, private consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and research and academic institutions.

Objectives of the Urban Studies Program

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers study leading to the undergraduate Minor in Urban Studies.

This professional oriented program is designed to:

Familiarize students with the social, economics, political, and physical aspects of the major urban issues of our time; and
Introduce students to the basic professional skills and strategies used to improve of urban environment.

Requirements for the Minor in Urban Studies

To apply for the Minor in Urban Studies, please download and complete the application form.

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Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0185
408.924.5882
fax: 408.924.5872

urbplan@email.sjsu.edu

Located in Washington Square Hall (WSQ) 216A