URBAN STUDIES ACADEMIC MAP: DEGREE BS (120 CREDIT HOURS) Offered Evenings, Weekends, and Online
This deg r e e map is a semester-‐by-‐semester sample course schedule for students majoring in Urban Studies. The milestones listed to the right of each se m e ste r are designed to keep a st ude nt on track to graduate in four years. The s chedule serves as a general guideline to help st ude nt s build a full schedule each se m es t e r . Milestones ar e courses and specia l requirements ne cessary fo r timely pro gress t o c omplete a major. When one or more milestones are missed, students should consult with an academic advisor to determine if another degree path would be more suitable.
The mission of the Urban Studies program is to recruit, retain, and educate a diverse student body in the knowledge, skills and values of professional public service. In order to accomplish this mission, we will strive to do the following:
• Meet the professional development needs of students and those employed in the public, nonprofit, health and urban sectors by providing a quality program that builds skills in and knowledge of sociology, social work, urban affairs, public administration & leadership; • Provide students with responsive, timely, and business friendly support services to promote retention and successful program completion; • Conduct research and service activities supportive of these educational purposes; and • Serve the public, nonprofit, health and urban sectors as a source of consultation, applied research, and knowledge of social programs, public policy & public management issues to the community.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare students to enter careersin public policy, public administration, urban planning, and nonprofit management. Students gain knowledge across a diverse set of policy areas including education, health, housing, transportation, economics, and the environment. Students gain skills in research, policy analysis, nonprofit fundraising, community service, outreach, and leadership. This unique combination of knowledge and skills provides Urban Studies graduates with the training necessary to meet the demands of the changing urban workplace and new economy.
For admission into the upper division courses of the Urban Studies program, students must (a) remove all high school deficiencies, (b) complete General Education courses, (c) earn a “C” or better in URBS 2010 and (d) earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on college-‐level coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor at least once a semester.
Once a student is approved to enroll in Urban Studies major courses, a “C” or higher must be earned in the major core courses. The core courses are: SOCI 3000, SOCI 4510, URBS 2010, URBS 0 303 , URBS 3520 URBS 3670, URBS 3910, URBS 4850 or URBS 489 URBS 4600, and URBS 4900. Students who do not earn the required grade must repeat the course until the requisite score is made.
The Urban Studies program offers concentrations in Community Leadership and Public Service, Planning, and Diversity (18 hours included with elective hours). The Urban Studies program also oversees the Nonprofit Management and Leadership minor (18 additional required credits). These 18 hours count toward your required elective credits. The chart below outlines the required courses for the three concentration options as well as the Nonprofit Management and Leadership minor.
Concentration: Concentration: Planning Concentration: Access & Minor: Nonprofit Community Leadership & Diversity Management & Public Service Leadership URBS 3601 URBS 3500 SOCI 3700 NPMN 2100 URBS 3000 URBS 4050 POLI 2220 NPMN 3100 MGMT 4250 AGSC 2510 SOCI 2300 NPMN 3500 MGMT 3400 * SOWK 3200 NPMN 4100 MGMT 3010 * SOWK 3601 NPMN 4500 URBS 4700 * SOCI 4800 URBS 4905 *Four courses from the following: AGSC 4090, AGSC 3580, AGSC 3590, AGSC 3550, GEOG 3150, GEOG 3100, REUD3200 , REUD 3130, REUD 4100, CIVEN 3000
1 1 Revised 8/8/17 Tennessee State University recognizes that students have diverse learning, life, and professional experiences. The University provides opportunities for students to earn college credit toward the degree through a number of assessment optionsthat evaluate their learning experiences. These paths are grouped under the category “Prior Learning Assessment” (PLA). Various means of earning PLA credit at TSU are the following: Advanced Placement Program, American Council of Education (ACE) Military Credit, College Level Exam Program (CLEP), DSST Credit by Examination Program (includes DANTES Examination), Institutional Course Challenge Exams (Departmental Exams), International Baccalaureate Credit, Other Military Service, Portfolio Assessment. To learn more about PLA contact your academic advisor or the Office of Student Support Services for Adult and Distance Learners at (615) 963-‐7001 or [email protected].
Department Chair: Cara Robinson, Ph.D., Email [email protected] Mapping Coordinator: Cara Robinson, Ph.D., Email: [email protected], Department Web Address: http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/degrees/bs_urbanstudies.aspx
Fall Schedule Milestones Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 1 UNIV 1000* 1 ENGL 1010 3 Pre-‐Requisite Course: Must be taken before ENGL 1020, andHIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070, or HIST 2700; Minimum grade “C” Required Humanities** 3 Social Science Elective*** 3 COMM 2200 3 Total Hours 13 Declare Urban Studies as a major *An Orientation course taken at another University does NOT meet this requirement. Students with less than 60 credit hours must take UNIV 1000 at TSU. **Humanities-‐Students must take 3 credit hours from the following list: AREN 2310. ART 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. ***The Department recommends SOCI 2010; however, the following courses will also meet the Social Science requirement AFAS 2010, ANTH 2300, ECON, 2010, GEOG 1010, HPSS 1510, POLI 101 PSYC 2010, WMST 2000, and URBS 2010
Spring Schedule Milestones Semester 2 Hrs. Semester 2 ENGL 1020 3 Pre-‐Requisite Course: Must be taken before taking HIST 2010,HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070, or HIST 2700; Minimum grade “C” Required Natural Science* 4 Humanities ** 3 Lower Division Elective*** 3 MATH 1110 or MATH 1013 3 Total Hours 16 Meet with departmental advisor *Natural Science-‐ Students must have semester hours which includes the appropriate lab. The recommended coursesare: BIOL 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, PHYS 2010/2011 or ASTR 1010 **Humanities-‐Students must take 3 credit hours from the following list: AREN 2310, ART 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. Students must remember not to duplicate Humanities course option from previous semester. ***Lower Division Electives may be taken in any academic department, however the Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative.
2 2 Revised 8/8/17 Fall Schedule Milestones Semester 3 Hrs. Semester 3 HIST 2010* 3 Lower Division Elective ** 3 URBS 2010 3 Pre-‐requisite Course: Must be taken before e nrolling in 3000 Level Courses; Minimum Grade of “C” Required ENGL LIT *** 3 Upper Division Elective ** 3 Total Hours 15 *The Department recommends HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement. **Lower and Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academicdepartment; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership an Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative. ***Courses within the range of ENGL 2011-‐2220 will meet this requirement.
Spring Schedule Milestones Semester 4 Hrs. Semester 4 Students should make application to the Upper Division and meet with Departmental Advisor to discuss program options. Natural Science* 4 HIST 2020** 3 Lower Division Elective 3 Upper Division Elective *** 3 Upper Division Elective *** 3 Total Hours**** 16 *Natural Science-‐ Students must have semester hours which includes the appropriate lab. The recommended coursesare: BIOL 1020/1021, CHEM 1040/1041, PHYS 2020/2021 or ASTR 1020. **The Department recommends HIST 2020; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement. ***Lower and Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academic department; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative.
Fall Schedule Milestones Semester 5 Hrs. Semester 5 Students Should meet with Departmental Advisor to discuss program options SOCI 3000 3 Pre-‐requisite Course:Must be taken before SOCI 4510; Minimum Grade of “C” Required
URBS 3030 3 Minimum Grade of “C” Required URBS 3670 3 Minimum Grade of “C” Required Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Total Hours 15 *Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academicdepartment; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative.
3 3 Revised 8/8/17 Spring Schedule Milestones Semester 6 Hrs. Semester 6 URBS 4850 or URBS 4890 3 Minimum Grade of “C” Required URBS 4600 3 Minimum Grade of “C” Required Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Total Hours 15 Begin to review Senior Standing Form with Departmental Advisor *Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academicdepartment; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative.
Fall Schedule Milestones Semester 7 Hrs. Semester 7 Review Senior Standing Form with departmental advisor (advisor will check to ensure that student will have 42 credits at the -‐ 3000 4000 level prior to graduation)
SOCI 4510 3 URBS 3910 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Total Hours 15 *Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academicdepartment; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative.
Spring Schedule Milestones Semester 8 Hrs. Semester 8 Apply for graduation; complete URBS Senior Exit Exam and Survey; complete TSU Senior Exit Exam URBS 3520 3 URBS 4900 An internship option is available to meet the Senior Project 3 requirement; see academic advisor for guidance. Minimum Grade of “C” Required Upper Division Elective* 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Upper Division Elective * 3 Total Hours 15 *Upper Division Electives may be taken in ANY academicdepartment; however, the Urban Studies recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-‐Profit Management and Leadership or concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service. For courses see the chart above in the introductory narrative.
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