Explore urban studies at Calvin
An interdisciplinary minor, urban studies focuses on urban issues and locates them within a Christian worldview.
Program requirementes
The minor includes six courses:
- Sociology 302 - Urban Sociology
Choose one of the following tracks, according to your interests:
Track 1: Urban Social Development
- Sociology 250
- Philosophy 207
- History 356
Track 2: The Built Environment
- Architecture 202
- Environmental Studies 210
- Geography 310
Track 3: Urban Policy
- Political Science 208
- Political Science 202
- Economics 330 or Social Work 360
Choose two of the following electives to complete the minor:
- Architecture 202
- Communications Arts and Sciences 303
- Economics 330
- Environmental Studies 210
- Geography 310, 351
- History 356, 357
- Philosophy 207
- Political Science 202, 208
- Sociology 250
- Social Work 360
- Spanish 310
Additional information
The following courses may apply to the urban studies minor if approved by the urban studies minor committee:
- One interim course
- Special topics courses
- Independent studies
- Up to six credits for internships and off-campus programs (e.g. the Chicago Semester)
