2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Urban Affairs, BS


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Program Description:

Urban Affairs

If you want to make communities better places to live, then the Urban Affairs major is right for you! According to the UN, by 2050 nearly 70% of the world’s population will be urban. Population growth expands the need for efficient and effective use of scarce resources, for thoughtful policies, plans, and programs that deal with problems of safety, economic opportunity and poverty and that develop and sustain a healthy quality of life. There is a need for educated leaders and administrators who have vision, communication skills and can organize and manage a skilled workforce. This degree prepares students for professional positions in government, nonprofit organizations, and private sector businesses.

The Urban Affairs program provides students with an appreciation of the urban environment as a complex system and teaches them to approach urban processes from multiple perspectives. The Bachelor of Arts degree places emphasis on the qualitative aspects of public service management. In contrast, the Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes quantitative data analysis.

The program is designed to prepare students for junior- or entry-level positions in both local government and selected community agencies, and it also provides a foundation for students preparing for graduate work. To be admitted as majors, students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Majors are required to complete a common core of courses and choose a general program of study.

Urban Affairs students are required to participate in the department’s internship program. The internship is designed to complement class work and give students experience in the professional work environment. Students interested in the internship should contact the department internship coordinator or their advisor. Students currently working in a related field may have the internship requirement waived.

Urban Affairs Honors Program

The Urban Affairs Honors Program provides an opportunity for students to achieve their highest possible level of intellectual attainment. Urban Affairs majors of superior academic ability are invited to apply. A student may enter either upon successful application or at the invitation of the Urban Affairs Honors Committee. To be eligible, the student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in all course work completed at Wright State University. It is recommended that students apply to enter the program during their junior year and no later than the first semester of their senior year.

For further information about the program and admission criteria and procedures, students should contact the School of Public and International Affairs, 325 Millett, (937) 775-2942.

Admissions:

Minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to enter the program.

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Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours


Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours


Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours


Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours


Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours


Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours


Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours


II. Departmental Requirements: 39 Hours


III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


V. Electives: 27 Hours


Total: 120 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Nonprofit Management Concentration


Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 42 Hours


Required Courses: 6 Hours

III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


V. Electives: 24 Hours


Total: 120 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Urban Management Concentration


Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 42 Hours


Required Courses: 9 Hours

III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


V. Electives: 24 Hours


Total: 120 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Urban Planning Concentration


Urban Planning Concentration - 39 Credit Hours

Urban planning prepares students for involvement in functions and processes such as infrastructure design, zoning, land use, code enforcement, pollution abatement, health, recreation, welfare, and social wellness. Municipalities, counties, public authorities, nonprofit organizations, and engineering and architectural firms employ planners. Prior to enrollment, students should discuss with their advisors which courses best fit their needs.

Required concentration courses include URS 3170, URS 3180; GEO 3650, GEO 4470, GEO 4480, and 8 credit hours in department-approved courses.

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 50 Hours


III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


V. Electives: 16 Hours


Total: 120 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

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