The Minor in Cities: Environment, Design, and Society, administered by the College of Social Science, is designed to assist students in understanding the social and environmental context of cities in the modern world in order to apply their learning in careers in various social science fields.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Social Science. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult their major undergraduate advisor in the College of Social Science.
Requirements for the Minor in Cities: Environment, Design, and Society
Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:
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The following course (3 credits): |
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UP |
100 |
The City |
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3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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ANP |
426 |
Urban Anthropology |
3 |
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EC |
438 |
Urban Economics (W) |
3 |
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GEO |
413 |
Urban Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
418 |
The Ghetto |
3 |
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PLS |
302 |
Urban Politics |
3 |
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SOC |
375 |
Urban Sociology |
3 |
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SSC |
497 |
Flint Community Internship |
3 to 12 |
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SSC |
498 |
Innovate Gov Internship |
3 to 12 |
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UP |
201 |
Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning |
4 |
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UP |
458 |
Housing and Real Estate Development |
3 |
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UP |
488 |
The Sustainable and Climate Resilient City |
3 |
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A minimum of 6 credits from the following courses: |
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CSUS |
200 |
Introduction to Sustainability |
3 |
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CSUS |
447 |
Community Economic Development |
3 |
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FOR |
461 |
Urban and Community Forestry |
3 |
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HRT |
460 |
Green Roofs and Walls |
2 |
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IDES |
140 |
Design for Living |
3 |
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IDES |
344 |
History of Interior Design: Ancient through Rococo |
3 |
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IDES |
354 |
History of Interior Design: Neo-Classical through Modern |
3 |
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440 |
Contemporary Design Issues |
2 |
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LA |
200 |
Introduction to Landscape Architecture |
3 |
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MC |
367 |
Global Cities and Urbanism |
4 |
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MC |
384 |
Metropolitan Society |
4 |
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PDC |
403 |
Introduction to Domicology: Sustainable Built Environment |
3 |
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TE |
351 |
Urban Education |
3 |
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The following capstone course (3 credits): |
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HST |
396 |
The City and its Discontents: Perspectives Past and Present |
3 |