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URBAN ST 100
Neighborhood And Community Development
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Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of community development and neighborhood planning. The development of theoretical models that explain neighborhood change and history in the United States will serve as the basis. Issues explored include: Community organizing,social movements,federal and state policies,and the role of planning organizations and community development corporations in neighborhood revitalization. Also cross listed as UPD 340
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Credits: 3 hours
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URBAN ST 101
Introduction To Urban Studies
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Introduction to Urban Studies is a lecture and discussion course that provides the undergraduate student with an overview of the interdisciplinary field of urban social science. The Student who successfully completes this course will have a broad understanding of the major issues, vocabulary,basic methods,and prominent scholars in urban studies. We will aslso explore current events of relevance, including the opportunites and problems facing major cities in the United States including Kansas City. Also cross listed as UPD 101.
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Credits: 3 hours
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URBAN ST 340
Neighborhood and Community Development
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Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of community development and neighborhood planning. The development of theoretical models that explain neighborhood change and history in the U.S. will serve as the basis. Issues explored include: community organizing, social movements, federal and state policies, and the role of planning organizations and community development corporationsin neighborhood revitalization. Prerequisite:none
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Credits: 3 hours
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URBAN ST 495
Urban Studies Internship
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Students obtain directed practical experience working with non-profits,governments, or private enterprises. Duties will vary based on contractual agreement between the student, host organization, and the professor. Students should have junior standing or higher and the instructor's permission. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered:Summer,Fall, or Winter as available
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Credits: 1-6 hours
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URBAN ST 499
Urban Studies Seminar
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This is the capstone course in the Urban Studies Program and is required for majors in the junior/senior year. Students critique urban research and prepare a paper and an oral presentation on an approved topic.
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Credits: hours
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