Urban Studies prepares graduates for a variety of fields and careers in the private, for-profit world as well as the public and private nonprofit sectors.
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Over the past decade, the Urban Studies Program has continued to grow and attract majors and our students are exceptional--energetic, intelligent, and interested in their work here at the University
Apply NowThe University of Pittsburgh's Urban Studies Program lets you explore the fascinating complexities of urban environments in the U.S. and internationally. The concepts and skills you will master through our degrees will help you to address the complex problems associated with urban change (urbanization), and to appreciate the experiences of urban residents (urbanism). Bring your interests in housing affordability, transportation planning, business administration, or public health to understand how urban areas shape these problems. You can gain two Majors and one Transcript Distinction through the Urban Studies Program:
The B.A. in Urban Studies provides an interdisciplinary degree experience for students interested in the patterns, processes, and methods associated with the study of urbanization and urbanism
The B.S. in Urban Planning and Geographic Analysis provides a focused degree experience for students who are interested in careers and/or future training in urban planning or geographic analysis
The Transcript Distinction in Civic Learning recognizes students for their classwork and outside-the-classroom activities related to civic learning and community engagement
Explore our courses and our degree opportunities: the Urban Studies Program is designed to help you find your passion and place in our urban century!
