“The level of connectedness we have with our faculty is invaluable.” Skills developed as an Urban Studies major or minor:
- Researching
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Managing projects and programs
- Analyzing components of complex problems
- Designing programs
- Understanding planning research
- Reading graphs and maps
- Analyzing policy
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Facilitating group dialogue
- Presenting ideas and information clearly, both orally and in writing
- Managing people, processes & projects
Urban Studies majors and minors pursue multiple career paths:
- Non-profit Management
- Urban Planning and Design
- Economic Development
- Neighborhood & Community Development
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Education Advocacy
- Teaching
- International Development
- Community-based organizing
