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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Certificate in The Urban Experience
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

Certificate in The Urban Experience

19th floor, USA

Certificate

English

Sep 2025

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Certificate in The Urban Experience explores the dynamic relationship between people and urban spaces. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and encourages critical analysis of urban environments through various interdisciplinary lenses. Students will engage with urban theories and concepts, developing insights into how urban design, architecture, and social practices shape experiences within cities.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in urban planning, community development, and social research. Potential roles include urban designer, city planner, or community organizer, emphasizing the importance of understanding urban experiences in today’s rapidly evolving environments.

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.