URSTM - Urban Studies Minor

This interdisciplinary minor in urban studies helps students develop a sophisticated grasp of the rapidly evolving reality of how dynamic urban centers and regions drive a global system and how cities are increasingly critical to the organization of economic, social, and cultural activities. Students are urged to take advantage of the College's growing commitment to and diverse academic strength in the field. To complete the minor, students take a total of at least six courses in three different disciplines, earning a C- or better in each course. They must also complete an integrating exercise on a central topic or theme approved by the minor's coordinator. By permission of the faculty coordinator, up to two courses from a student's study-away experience may be counted toward the minor, but study away is not required.