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Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/ext/offerings/programs/UrbanStudiesMinor.html
Degree Program Minor in Urban Studies
Subject Area Urban and Regional Studies
Program URL http://sbs.mnsu.edu/ursi/graduate/urbanstudies.html
Location Off-Campus: Twin Cities Metro
Degree Type Undergraduate - Credits
Total Number of Credit Hours

18 Credits (9 Core & 9 Elective)

Course Rotation (Required Core)

Online Only 150 Sustainable Communities (3 Credits)
230 Community Leadership and Service Learning (3 Credits)
Fall 2009 431Urban Design (3 Credits)
Career Outlook

Careers involving Urban Planning primarily revolve around local governments, as well as management, scientific, and technical consulting services. Employment for planners in the private sector has also been increasing. Urban Planning training can also lead to careers in the state government agencies dealing with housing, transportation, or environmental protection.

Program Description

The Urban and Regional Studies Institute is an interdisciplinary, national award-winning, degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and challenges associated with the nation's urban and regional areas. There are many career opportunities in community development, urban or regional planning, design and management. This national award-winning program consists of class work, research and field experiences. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study, become involved in community service projects, participate in field studies and accept internships.

The undergraduate major consists of 33 semester hours, including three foundation and four core courses covering the key areas in the field, and four elective courses in a focus area. A second major is strongly recommended. The Minor consists of 18 semester hours, focusing on the Foundation and Core Courses.

Other Requirements

(Electives)

Required for Minor (Electives, 9)
  • URSI 300-400 Level (3)
  • URSI 300-400 Level (3)
  • URSI 300-400 Level(3)
Program Contact Information

Department of Urban and Regional Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
106 Morris Hall
Mankato , MN 56001
507-389-1714
Rita McEvoy