Urban and Community Studies

urban and community studies

WHAT IS URBAN AND COMMUNITY STUDIES (URBN)?

This major is part of the Cultures & Humanities Exploration Group and Social & Behavioral Sciences Exploration Group

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The undergraduate major in Urban and Community Studies is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus on educating citizens on the multiple dimensions of urban and community life and preparing students for careers in public and community service as well as graduate study in social work, public administration, law, planning, public health, or other related areas.

The major has three parts. First, students receive a broad education in the study of cities, suburbs, neighborhoods and communities through core courses in three academic subject areas drawn from Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, and Urban and Community Studies. Second, students acquire a solid foundation in analytical techniques such as statistical analysis, survey research, geographic information systems, qualitative and quantitative methods or archival research. Finally, students take additional electives in order to broaden their academic training or to develop a deeper specialization in selected areas.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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URBN 1300 - Exploring Your Community

URBN 2000 - Introduction to Urban and Community Studies (Major Requirement) 

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Urban and Community Studies often pursue careers with a focus on the structures and operations of cities, suburbs, neighborhoods, and communities. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Compliance
- Consulting
- Education
- Geographic information systems
- Policy analysis
- Public health
- Real estate
- Research
- Resource analysis
- Social services
- Sustainability
- Urban planning

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Urban and Community Studies majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Business
                    - Economic development
                    - Public administration
                    - Public policy
                    - Social work
                    - Urban and regional planning

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn or the Urban and Community Studies Department website.

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?” 

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