Course Descriptions
URBN 125
Urban Physical Environment
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the physical-biotic and structural consequences of urbanization. The internal structure of contemporary American cities is emphasized.
URBN 135
Urban Social Environment
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the social, economic, political, and spatial developments associated with urbanization and a pluralistic society. The nature of contemporary American urbanism is emphasized.
URBN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 345
Urban Planning
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the problems, principles, and practices of modern urban planning.
URBN 347
Community Development
3 Semester Hours
An exploration of the meanings and methodologies of community development, especially in contemporary urban America.
URBN 349
Research in Urban Society
(see SOCL 349)
URBN 365
Metropolitan Los Angeles
3 Semester Hours
An overview of the social, economic, political, environmental, and spatial characteristics and dynamics of metropolitan Los Angeles in the context of contemporary urbanization in the United States.
URBN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 455
Urban Internship
3 Semester Hours
A supervised internship in public administration, social service, urban planning, or law enforcement. Individual assignments are made on the basis of the intern’s academic preparation and career aspirations.
Approval of the Program Director required.
URBN 456
Senior Project
3 Semester Hours
Directed research on a specific urban topic in the social sciences, natural sciences, business administration, and/or arts and humanities incorporating methodologies of primary and secondary research, and/or participant observation.
Senior Standing Required.
Prerequisites: URBN 455.
URBN 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
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