This list includes the required core courses and electives for the undergraduate urban studies (975) minor offered at the Bloustein School as of September 1, 2024. Elective courses are taught by multiple instructors and may not be offered every semester.
Urban studies minor requirements, and the complete list of urban studies courses and electives offered, may be found at the Bloustein School website at https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate/urbanstudies/.
Students should refer to WebReg for information about special topics courses.
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10:975:101
Introduction to Urban Studies (3)
CORE COURSE
A general introduction to urban studies leading into the history of cities, suburbs, and the urban system, politics and economics of cities and metropolitan areas, and the peopling of urban areas.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:971:101 or 10:762:101.
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10:975:202
Designing Healthy Cities (3)
ELECTIVE
A review of the nature of America's cities and suburbs from their
original planning to their ultimate reality and their effects on human
health and well-being.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:202, 10:775:202, 10:832:202, and 10:971:202.
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10:762:230
Global Poverty (3)
ELECTIVE
Introduction to the causes and
governmental responses to urban poverty in developing nations: economic,
historical, and cultural factors.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:230 and 10:833:230.
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10:975:231
Poverty in the United States (3)
Assessment of causes and consequences of poverty in the United States:
economic, historical, and cultural factors, plus governmental solutions.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:231 and 10:833:231.
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10:975:233
The Urban World (3)
ELECTIVE
Interdisciplinary perspectives on the study of cities, historical and contemporary, and urban processes and problems.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:233 or 10:971:233.
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10:975:235
Urban Health (3)
ELECTIVE
Exploration of patterns of disease and disability associated with global urban populations: understanding the factors contributing to them and evaluating policies intended to reduce the burden of disease.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:235 or 10:832:235.
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10:975:296,297
Special Topics (3,3)
ELECTIVE
Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. This course is designed to address current issues in planning and public policy.
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10:975:298,299
Independent Study (BA,BA)
ELECTIVE
Prerequisites: A contract with a faculty sponsor and permission of the program director.
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10:975:307
Community Development (3)
ELECTIVE
Analysis of neighborhood-based community development efforts to address housing,
economic, and social issues affecting low-income communities. Resources for community building.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:307.
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10:975:310
U.S. Housing Policy (3)
ELECTIVE
Exploration of major issues in housing: historical, economic, and social factors.
Political and regulatory dimensions of housing decision-making: housing
codes and the landlord-tenant relationship.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:310 and 10:833:310.
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10:975:352
Technology in the City (3)
ELECTIVE
Exploration of the social and economic implications of new communications technologies for urban life. Includes consideration of
e-commerce, online education, e-government, and infrastructure needs.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:352 and 10:775:352.
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10:975:413
Urban Revitalization (3)
ELECTIVE
Assessment of the causes of urban decline and subsequent renewal efforts. Emphasis on contemporary programs such as neighborhood renovation, gentrification, historic preservation, and economic development.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:413 or 10:971:413.
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10:975:483,484
Special Topics (3,3)
ELECTIVES
These courses are designed to address current issues in urban studies. Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings.
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10:975:485,486
Independent Study (BA,BA)
ELECTIVES
Prerequisites: Students must contract with a faculty sponsor and be granted permission by the program director.
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10:975:498,499
Bloustein Honors Research (3,3)
ELECTIVES
Participation of advanced undergraduates as research assistants at one of the
institutes or centers at the Bloustein School. Students contract with and are supervised by the principal investigator of the project.
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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 
