2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Urban Affairs, BS (GPS) (Urban Planning Concentration)


This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One


  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 1100  with C or better

Term Two


  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core  Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Three


Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Four


  • URS (Major Core) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS  (Major Elective) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS (Major Elective) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS 3200 Community/Regional Planning I  Credit Hour(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Five


  • URS (Major Core) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS (Major Core) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS (Major Elective) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GEO 3400 Urban Geography  Credit Hour(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Six


Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete 20 upper-level credits

Term Seven


Total: 13 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Eight


  • URS (Major Core) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • URS (Major Core) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GEO 4430 Geographic Information Systems  Credit Hour(s): 4
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 1
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Program Description


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, student should discuss with their advisors which courses best fit their needs.

Campus Contact Information


School of Public and International Affairs

325 Millett Hall

Phone:  (937) 775-2942

E-mail:  urbanaff_geo@wright.edu

http://www.wright.edu/academics/urs_geo/urban.htm