Community, Urban Studies, and Planning
27 Credits
Students graduating with a minor in Community, Urban Studies, and Planning (CUSP) will be citizen activists, empowered to take leadership roles in public affairs. CUSP minors often find careers in not-for-profit organizations, private consulting firms, advocacy groups, and state, regional, and local governments and work on a range of issues including housing, community organizing, transportation, the environment, and economic development.
Required Courses (12 Credits):
- UNST 220 Understanding Communities (4)
- USP 300U Introduction to Urban Studies (4)
- USP 311U Introduction to Urban Planning (4)
Electives
A minimum of 15 credits of additional USP coursework must be taken. Using a study abroad experience to meet some of these electives requirement may be possible; consult with an Ed Abroad advisor, the CUSP major coordinator, or your academic advisor.
All courses used to satisfy the requirements of the Minor must have been assigned a grade of Pass (undifferentiated grading) or a grade of C or above (differentiated grading). Required Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (Pass/No Pass) may not be used to fulfill the CUSP Minor requirements. No more than 8 credits of Electives taken with the undifferentiated grading option (Pass/No Pass) may be used to fulfill the CUSP Minor Requirements.