Urban Studies: Turn Passion Into Purpose
Do you care about social justice?
Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
Are you ready to turn your voice into action?
Who is this program for?
This program is for students who:
• Care about their communities
• Want to understand social and urban issues
• Believe education should lead to action
• Are curious, motivated, and socially aware
• Want careers that create impact
If you want more than a degree—you want direction, purpose, and change—YOU belong in the Rutgers Camden Urban Studies Program!
Explore Urban Studies
Major Requirements
The major is six core courses in Urban Studies (18 credits)* and six elective courses drawn from Urban Studies or allied fields in the social sciences and humanities (18 credits). Students majoring or minoring in another field need to complete only five elective courses (15 credits).
Minor Requirements
The minor consisting of a concentration of six courses (18 credits) that allow students to explore characteristics of urban areas and the people who live and work in these areas. The minor combines coursework from multiple disciplines giving students the opportunity to tailor their minor to complement their chosen major.
Start Your Journey Today
Getting started is simple:
• Step 1: Complete the Interest Form
• Step 2: Meet with an Urban Studies Advisor
• Step 3: Explore Courses and Pathways
• Step 4: Join Student Programs and Projects
• Step 5: Begin Making an Impact
