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University of Calgary Calendar 2011-2012 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.62 Urban Studies 4.62.1 BA in Urban Studies
4.62.1 BA in Urban Studies

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 8.0 and a maximum of 10.0 full-course equivalents in the Field of Urban Studies while fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Integrative Courses: Urban Studies 253 and 591.

2. Fundamentals of Cities: 3.0 full-course equivalents from the “Fundamentals of Cities” list.

3. Specialized Urban Courses: 2.0 full-course equivalents from the “Specialized Urban Courses” list.

4. Research Methods: 2.0 full-course equivalents from the "Research Methods for Urban Studies" (listed under Field of Urban Studies) with:

(a) Exactly 1.0 full-course equivalent from any one of the “Qualitative methods,” “Quantitative Methods” or “Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing” lists; and

(b) The other 1.0 full-course equivalent can be distributed in any way from the remaining two “Quantitative Methods” lists.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Urban Studies can be taken with Cooperative Education. See section 3.4.5 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Notes:

  • Students should pay close attention to course prerequisites when making their course selections. 
  • Some courses may only be offered in alternate years so students should take care to plan their courses beyond the immediate year. Students should consult the Urban Studies Director when making their course selections.