Metropolitan Studies
2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog | Catalogs

This field examines the development and functioning of urban areas. Students choosing this major complete course work across the traditional disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. As with any other social science major, students develop competence in oral and written expression and the analytical skills that prepare them for a lifetime of professional growth. The exposure that students have to broad conceptual and analytical frameworks from across many disciplines prepares them to enter professions focused on urban development in public and nonprofit organizations or private business. They will also be equipped to undertake graduate study in urban policy and planning, social welfare, public affairs, business, law, journalism, or the social and environmental sciences. In their senior year students may take advantage of internship opportunities that can help them to explore career possibilities and begin to make professional contacts.

The major requires 33 semester hours of approved course work, all with a grade of C or higher. At least 15 semester hours in the major must be completed at Roosevelt.

Major in Metropolitan Studies leading to a BA degree