Urban Studies Minor

(18 UNITS)

The Minor in Urban Studies explores cities and urban processes from multiple disciplinary perspectives, including African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Health and Sociology. A complex combination of opportunities and challenges characterizes cities and urban regions in the 21st century. The interdisciplinary program prepares students to understand and address these opportunities and challenges as career professionals, community members and citizens. Careers in Urban Studies include, but are not limited to community development, environmental management, local and regional government, city planning, social welfare, and advanced academic study and/or professional training.  

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better. A minimum 12 units must be applied exclusively to the minor and may not be used to satisfy other program requirements, except for general education. Some courses have prerequisites; please review the course descriptions in the CSUF catalog for more information.

Students interested in becoming teachers and learning about social justice in schools should explore the Urban Learning B.A. in the College of Education.