The School of Urban Studiesoffers a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studieswith two formal options:Community Development Planning and GIS Spatial Planning. The degree starts with an introduction into the discipline of urban studies with course topics on exploring cities, world development, and urban studies "in practice". The formal options deliver focused theory and skill-based courses that teach how to understand and impact the local and global dynamics of urban society.

Graduates are prepared for public or private-sector jobs in areas such as housing and community development, planning, GIS, transportation, government agencies, and social services. The program is also excellent preparation for those interested in graduate study in such fields as community development, spatial analysis, public administration, law or urban planning/design.