Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Community Studies is specifically tailored for students who possess a keen interest in the complexities of urban environments, as well as the social, economic, and political issues that arise within diverse working-class communities.This comprehensive program delves into various facets of urban life, including public policy and administration, the organizational structure of urban government and agencies, the provision of social services, and the significance of community and labor organization. By integrating the disciplines of sociology, economics, political science, and anthropology, the field of urban and community studies offers a holistic understanding of our ever-evolving global economy and culture. As part of this program, students are provided with invaluable opportunities for hands-on experiential learning, such as engaging in fieldwork and participating in workplace-based projects within the dynamic setting of New York City.
The Urban Studies Certificates offer students and opportunity to acquire the necessary educational and professional qualifications to embark on rewarding careers in public administration, healthcare leadership and advocacy, community leadership. Undergraduate certificate programs help students seeking to finish a bachelor’s degree or earn an important credential to advance in the workplace. Students learn to analyze urban social problems, lead within complex organizations, and produce social change.