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Urban Planning (UPLA) Minor

SPIA 2004Introduction to Urban Analytics3
GEOG/SPIA 2244Sustainable Urbanization3
SPIA 2554Collaborative Policy-Making and Planning3
UAP 3024Urban and Regional Analysis3
SPIA 3554Systems Thinking for Public Policy3
SPIA 4454Future of Cities3
Total Credits18

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the minor must also complete the following graduation requirements:

  • Hours Requirement: Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours to earn the Urban Planning minor.

  • GPA Requirement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses used to fulfill this minor. All courses listed above are included in the calculation of the minor GPA.

  • Prerequisites: Some courses listed above have prerequisites or enrollment restrictions. Students should consult the Academic Catalog and/or contact their Academic Advisor for prerequisite and enrollment information.

  • Double Counting: No more than 50% of the graded course credits required for the Minor in Urban Planning may be double-counted by a student also enrolling in a major under the Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs.