Make an impact with Urban Studies
The Urban Studies Designation at Marywood University offers you the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on projects while tackling real-world challenges and making an impact on your community. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, social justice, public health, or innovative design, Urban Studies allows you to customize your classes and apply your major in exciting and meaningful ways.
Why Urban Studies
Hands-on Experience
Engage in projects that directly impact urban communities.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with professionals, activists, and organizations dedicated to urban development.
Community Impact
Fuel your passion for making a tangible difference in diverse communities.
Advanced Knowledge
Gain a deeper understanding of how your major intersects with urban studies.
How will Urban Studies
impact major careers
The Urban Studies Designation is designed to seamlessly integrate with any major, providing students with additional learning objectives that enrich their primary field of study. Here are some surprising ways different majors can intersect with Urban Studies:
Nursing
Study the spread of pandemics through urban communities and develop strategies for better health outcomes.
Design
Explore how effective signage can influence traffic flow and improve urban navigation.
Engineering
Develop sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance urban resilience and efficiency.
Public Health
Analyze the social determinants of health in urban settings and create interventions to improve community wellness.
Sociology
Investigate social inequality in cities and advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusion.
Visit the Center for Urban Studies in the Learning Commons
How it works
Enrolling in the Urban Studies Designation is easy. Here’s how you can start:
Email Us
Reach out to the Center for Urban Studies at urbanstudies@marywood.edu to express your interest.
Collaborate with Faculty
Work with faculty to identify student learning objectives that align with Urban Studies and customize your coursework.
Complete the Requirements
Earn a minimum of 18 credits in Urban Studies by designating and completing relevant courses with a grade of C or better, and participate in at least one community outreach project.
We invite you to join a dynamic program that brings together students, faculty, and local communities to create social, environmental, and economic solutions for urban challenges. The Center for Urban Studies is a collaborative space powered by Marywood University and the Center For The Living City—the only urbanist organization founded in partnership with the legendary Jane Jacobs. This partnership ensures that our students benefit from a rich legacy of urban innovation and thought leadership.
