Urban Studies Minor

In order to satisfy the requirements necessary to complete a minor in urban studies, students must

• Two Required Courses (6): Intro Urban Studies (SOC 2900), and State and Local Government (PSPS 2210)

Twelve hours in at least two disciplines…
Sociology Anthropology and Geography: (9)

• Urban Sociology (Soc 3000)
• Urban Geography (GEOG 4150)
• Community Based Urban Design (SOC 3400)
• Geography of Travel and Tourism (GEOG 4010)
• Maps and Mapping (GEOG 2210)
• GIS for the Social Sciences (ANTH 3999R)
• Another elective, ie., critical mobility studies, urban design, urban social movements

PSPS (9)

• Urban Politics (3240)
• Urban Public Policy (3430)
• Other, ie., urban planning (in development)

Interior Architecture (3)

• Urban History and Development of Chattanooga

Economics (3)

• Urban Economics

History (3)

• HIST 2470 - Chattanooga History: From Scenic City to Gig City (CZ or HF)

The Minor in Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary, community engagement focused minor available to students from all majors to learn and gain skills in the dynamic scholarly discipline of urban studies within the urban incubator that is Chattanooga, Tennessee. An Urban Studies minor fulfills one of the major pillars of UTC's strategic plan - community engagement.

The Minor in Urban Studies provides an excellent pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, urban and community planning, urban design, law, public policy and administration, transportation planning, housing and commercial development, real estate, politics, social work, and research. With a Minor in Urban Studies, students will develop well-rounded skills in critical thinking, experiential learning, GIS, and community engagement from courses in sociology, geography, political science, history, and economics. The Urban Studies minor will provide students with an understanding of the social, cultural, political, historical, economic and spatial phenomena of urban areas that shape our cities and make them into what we see today. The minor will offer students opportunities to work and engage with community stakeholders in Chattanooga, strengthening the relationship between UTC and the community, and offer innovative ways to improve the city in a way that benefits as many of our citizens as possible. There will be many experiential learning opportunities for students with an Urban Studies minor. The city is our laboratory, and there are things the city can teach us, and many issues to tackle.