...Bringing the City into the Classroom
Taking the Students into the City

Why Urban Studies?

Northeastern's Urban Studies minor provides students interested in cities the opportunity to take advantage of he resources of an urban university situated in a major metropolitan area. The minor equips students to understand the dynamics of urban growth and develop- ment and includes the study of urban social and policital institutions. It also enables students to understand urban processes and develop policies to keep cities vibrant.

An urban studies minor complements many social science majors as well as architecture, business, and engineering. The minor also provides a solid background for graduate study and professional careers in urban planning and policy, social work, and related fields. The urban studies minor is part of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Arts and Scienes.