Minor in Urban Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Urban Studies is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of urban life, including issues related to housing, transportation, and sustainability. It provides valuable insights for careers in urban planning, public policy, community development, and environmental advocacy.
Program Overview
Numerous popular accounts have suggested that over half the world's population can be characterized as 'urban'. In this minor in Urban Studies, we offer coursework in urban planning, urban geography, and the geographies of cities in order to provide students with the key theories and methods of the study of urbanism, supporting students in a variety of vocations that will require a comprehensive understanding of the role of cities in society.
FIND OUT EXACTLY
What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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