Undergraduate programs
The Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning offers an undergraduate major in community development. Community development is a process in which people act together to promote the social, economic, political, and physical well-being of their communities. Career opportunities are available in not-for-profit organizations, private consulting firms, and state, regional, and local governments. Community development practitioners work on a range of issues including housing, community organizing, transportation, the environment and economic development. The major prepares students for postbaccalaureate employment or graduate work in a professional or academic field.
Sustainable Urban Development Minor
Requirements
As population worldwide becomes concentrated in cities and metropolitan regions, it has become imperative that urban development occur in a sustainable and resilient manner. The minor in Sustainable Urban Development will provide students with an opportunity to further their understanding of what it will take to make cities sustainable. Students who complete the minor will understand the foundations of sustainability, the tools of sustainable development, and the issues and challenges of making places sustainable. UnSt 224 Environmental Sustainability (or a suitable alternative) is a prerequisite. The minor requires a total of 27 credits as follows:
Courses
| USP 313 | Urban Environmental Issues | 4 |
| USP 324 | Healthy Communities | 4 |
| USP 325 | Community and the Built Environment | 4 |
| USP 490 | Green Economics and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| | Twelve elective credits from the approved list | 12 |