University of Illinois Chicago College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs 94 courses 120 total credits
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from UIC, students must complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Urban Planning and Policy degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (p. 496) section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. Elective courses may have prerequisites.
| General and Basic Education Requirements | 32-34 credits |
| Required for the Degree | 33 credits |
| Concentration Required for the Degree | 12 credits |
| Free Electives | 41-43 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
General and Basic Education Requirements: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| Total General and Basic Education Requirements: Required Courses | 32-34 credits | |
Foreign Language (8 hours or equivalent in a single
One elective course from any General Education Core category a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UPA 120 | Urban and Public Affairs Seminar I | 1 |
| UPA 121 | Urban and Public Affairs Seminar II | 1 |
Required for the Degree
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | Introduction to Urban Studies | 3 |
| US 130 | Principles of Urban Sustainability | 3 |
| US 202 | Social Justice and the City | 3 |
| US 240 | Urban and Community Economics | 3 |
| US 250 | Analyzing the City | 3 |
| US 301 | Political Economy of Urban Development | 3 |
| US 306 | Urban Policy Analysis Methods | 3 |
| US 308 | Globalization and Environmental Planning | 3 |
| UPP 403 | Just and Sustainable Planning Practices for Great Cities | 3-4 |
| UPP 405 | Researching the City | 0-4 |
| US 495 | Senior Capstone Experience in Urban Studies | 3 |
| Total Required for the Degree | 33 credits | |
Urban Data Analytics
Urban Environments and Climate Change
City Design and Infrastructure
Healthy Cities and Social Welfare
Diverse and Just Cities
Black Freedom Movements in the U.S.
Urban Economics
Community Building and Organizing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 389 | Writing for Community Advocacy and Activism | 3 |
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