The City University of New York The School of Professional Studies at the Graduate School and University Center Proposal to Establish a Master of Arts in Urban Studies Anticipated Start Fall 2012 Approved by the School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee December 8, 2011 Approved by the School of Professional Studies Governing Council January 5, 2012 John Mogulescu Senior University Dean for Academic Affairs and Dean, School of Professional Studies 212-794-5429 Phone 212-794-5706 Fax [email protected] George Otte Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Professional Studies 212-817-7145 Phone 212-889-2460 Fax [email protected] Brian A. Peterson Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, School of Professional Studies 212-817-7259 Phone 212-889-2460 Fax [email protected] U Dean‘s Signature ___________________________________________________ Table of Contents ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................................... 2 SED APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A NEW PROGRAM ............................................................ 3 NARRATIVE .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Purpose and Goals .................................................................................................................................... 7 Need and Justification ............................................................................................................................... 9 Student Interest and Enrollment .............................................................................................................. 13 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Cost Assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................ 24 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Course Syllabi ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Table 1b: Graduate Program Schedule ................................................................................................... 77 Table 2: Full-Time Faculty ....................................................................................................................... 78 Table 3: Part-Time Faculty ...................................................................................................................... 79 Table 4: Faculty to be Hired ..................................................................................................................... 81 Table 5: New Resources ......................................................................................................................... 82 Table 6: Projected Revenue .................................................................................................................... 83 Table 7: Five-Year Financial Projections for Program Worksheet ........................................................... 84 Table 8: Five-Year Revenue Projections for Programs Worksheet .......................................................... 86 Letters of Support .................................................................................................................................... 87 Faculty Curriculum Vitae .......................................................................................................................... 90 External Evaluations .............................................................................................................................. 125 Competitive Analysis Worksheet ........................................................................................................... 135 Evidence of Current Jobs ...................................................................................................................... 136 Proposal to Establish a Master of Arts in Urban Studies CUNY School of Professional Studies Approved by the School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee, December 8, 2011 Approved by the School of Professional Studies Governing Council, January 5, 2012 1 ABSTRACT The School of Professional Studies, through its Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, proposes to offer a 30-credit Master of Arts degree in Urban Studies that examines urban workforce issues across the curriculum. The inter-disciplinary nature of this program is unique with respect to its focus on the intersections between Urban Studies and Labor Studies. The program is designed to address the career interests of unionized public-sector workers as well as the interests of Urban Studies B.A. recipients and others who seek to better understand and improve the delivery of services on which city-dwellers rely. The curriculum combines advanced core courses in urban policy and research with specialization tracks in the urban workforce, public administration and policy, and healthcare administration and policy. It will focus on: The array of social issues and political problems confronting city-dwellers and urban workers The perspectives—cultural as well as political—through which we can understand these problems The policies and policy-making processes required to address urban issues and problems The operation of city government and city agencies The delivery of human services Proposal to Establish a Master of Arts in Urban Studies CUNY School of Professional Studies Approved by the School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee, December 8, 2011 Approved by the School of Professional Studies Governing Council, January 5, 2012 2 SED APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A NEW PROGRAM Proposal to Establish a Master of Arts in Urban Studies CUNY School of Professional Studies Approved by the School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee, December 8, 2011 Approved by the School of Professional Studies Governing Council, January 5, 2012 3 THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 Application for Registration of a New Program This application is for New York degree-granting institutions seeking to register a new program that is below the doctoral level. Save this file, enter the requested information, and submit to the State Education Department. Proposals for new distance education, teacher certification, educational leadership certification, and professional licensure programs may require additional information, in addition to this core application. Certificate and advanced certificate proposals: use the certificate forms at www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/6TU .U6T This expedited option is not available for teacher, educational leader, or professional certification/licensure programs. Item Response (type in the requested information) Program type _X_U U General academic program Check program __U U Program to prepare certified teachers or certified educational leaders type(s) __U U Program to prepare licensed6TU professionals U6T Institution name and CUNY School of Professional Studies address Graduate School and University Center 365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300, New York, NY 10016 Program title, award, Program title: M.A. in Urban Studies credits, and Award6TU U6T (e.g., B.A., M.S.):M.A. proposed HE6TU GIS Credits: 30 code U6T Proposed HEGIS code: Program format Check all program scheduling and format features that apply: (See definitions6TU )U6T i) Format: Day Evening Weekend Evening/Weekend Not Full-Time ii) Mode: x Standard Independent Study External Accelerated U DistanceU Education (submit distance6TU education application U6T with this proposal) iii) Other: Bilingual Language Other Than English Upper Division Program Diploma Programs If the program is credit bearing and will lead to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma, indicate the registered6TU degree program(s) U6T to which the credits will apply: Contact person for Name and title: George Otte, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs this proposal Telephone: 212 817-7145 Fax: 212 817-2990 E-mail: [email protected] CEO (or designee) Name and title: George Otte, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs approval Signature affirms the Signature and date: January 6, 2012 institution‟s commitment to If the program will be registered jointly with another institution, provide the following information: support the proposed Partner institution‘s name: program. Name and title of partner institution‘s CEO: Signature of partner institution‘s CEO: Program registration is based on standards in the Regulations6TU U6T of the Commissioner of Education. Section 52.16TU U6T defines the curricula that must be registered. The Department registers individual curricula rather than the institution as a whole, but the registration process addresses major institutional elements. It is the chief means by which the Regents support the quality of college and university programs. Please enter the requested information about the proposed program. Answer rows will expand as needed