The certificate in the Urban Experience is a unique educational opportunity for organizations that seek to strengthen their members’ literacy and numeracy skills and/or prepare them to enter into the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts program in Urban and Community Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) or other CUNY degree programs. Students enrolled in the program will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of cities and the role unions and other organizations play in ensuring equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs.
Admissions related questions please contact, admissions@slu.cuny.edu
Career and Academic Advancement
Certificate is designed for the adult learner who has limited to no college experience. The certificate is a credential that will prepare and transition students to continue on in a higher level credential (BA/BS program).
Admission Requirements
Students will be admitted into the program with a high school diploma or GED. Applicants are also required to write a personal statement.
Program Requirements - 12 Credits
- URB 101 – Statistics for Social Change (3 Credits)
- URB 102 – Writing 1: Language, Literacy, and Culture (3 Credits)
- URB 103 – Writing 2: The Nature of the City (3 Credits)
- HCA 105 – Social Justice and Health Equity (3 Credits)
Department Contact
Dr. Steven London
Department Chair
Marie Romani
Administrative Specialist
marie.romani@slu.cuny.edu
(646) 313 – 8480
Office Hours
Mon. – Thur.: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Fri.: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Internships
Community Semester and AmeriCorps SLU Fellowship – unique internship programs
Urban Academy
Dual acceptance opportunity for community college students