Urban Studies, Minor
Drawing on the long tradition of Saint Louis University's commitment to the city of St. Louis, the interdisciplinary minor in urban studies is an examination of local, national and global forms of poverty, inequality and social injustice in urban environments.
Curriculum Overview
Through coursework and practical experience serving in the city of St. Louis, SLU students from across academic disciplines will think critically about the most pressing problems faced by people living on the margins in contemporary cities. In addition, they will investigate the ways in which the minor can supplement their major field of study.
The 15-credit interdisciplinary minor is open to all undergraduates at the University, regardless of their college/school or major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOC 1500 | The Urban Community: Race, Class, and Spatial Justice | 3 |
| SOC 3220 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Must select nine credits from one of the two available tracks: | ||
Cities, Society, and Justice Track | ||
Select nine credits of coursework with the Cities, Society, and Justice attribute | ||
Representing the City Track | ||
Select nine credits of coursework with the Representing the City attribute | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must have a minimum of a 2.00 average GPA in their minor-related courses. Students who fall below a 2.00 average in minor-related courses will be placed on probation. If the student fails to obtain at least a 2.00 average GPA in minor-related courses after two consecutive semesters on probation the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
For additional information about this program, please contact soc-anth@slu.edu or call 314-977-2900.