All students must complete these courses at WSU
UR 101 Introduction to Urban Studies (3 credits)
UR 212 American Metropolitan Evolution (3 credits)
UR 213 Human Identity and the Urban Environment (3 credits)
UR 320 Human Needs (3 credits)
UR 390 Research Methods in Urban Studies (3 credits)
UR 401 Research Seminar in Urban Studies/Capstone (3 credits)
Students may transfer up to 3 classes (9 credits) into the major electives from other WSU academic departments or other schools at the discretion of the chair and department.
It is highly recommended that your 18 elective credits include 3 experiential credits achieved via practica or an internship.
The department faculty strongly believes that while part of your education necessarily occurs in classrooms, large parts of it also occur in the field. To that end, many Urban Studies courses has fieldwork or community-engagement aspects that are critical to completing your education. These moments also help you put theory into practice and begin to build professional networks.
It is possible to earn your BS in Urban Studies in an evening modality. Here are some FAQs about the evening program.
Is the curriculum different?
No, the curriculum is the same. What is different is that classes run after 4 pm.
Will I be taught by the permanent faculty?
Yes, we ensure that students take core classes with the permanent faculty. But you will also take classes with adjunct faculty members, just as the day students do. We hire adjuncts who are experts in their fields and have full-time jobs already. So, it is often easier for them to teach at night.
Do I take as many classes in the Evening Program as day students do?
Most often, not. Evening students typically take one or two classes per semester; they might occasionally take three.
Are evening students treated differently from day students?
No. The department works hard to ensure the evening program is as rigorous as the day program, and that the evening students are integrated with the day students as much as possible. There is no real distinction between evening and day students other than when you take your courses.