Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

246 / URBAN STUDIES
Spring Semester S.H.
URBN 456 Senior Project ................................ 3
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Students may take no more than ten upper division courses
in any one department, except for Philosophy, in which the
maximum is thirteen.
URBN 125
Urban Physical Environment
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the physical-biotic and structural
consequences of urbanization. The internal structure of
contemporary American cities is emphasized.
URBN 135
Urban Social Environment
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the social, psychological, and ethnic
developments associated with urbanization and a pluralistic
society. The nature of contemporary American urbanism is
emphasized.
URBN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 345
Urban Planning
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the problems, principles, and practices
of modern urban planning.
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URBN 347
Community Development
3 Semester Hours
An exploration of the meanings and methodologies of
community development, especially in contemporary
urban America. Topics include: the history of community
development; the intersection of race, class, and gender with
community development; community-based organizations;
and community development corporations.
URBN 349
Research in Urban Society
(See SOCL 349)
URBN 365
Metropolitan Los Angeles
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the nature of contemporary urbanization
as expressed in metropolitan Los Angeles. Physical and
social geography of the urban region.
URBN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 455
Urban Internship
3 Semester Hours
A supervised internship in public administration, social
service, urban planning, or law enforcement. Individual
assignments are made on the basis of the intern’s academic
preparation and career aspirations.
Prerequisite: Approval of the Program Director.
URBN 456
Senior Project
3 Semester Hours
Directed research and/or advanced internship work on a
specific urban topic.
Prerequisites: URBN 455 and senior standing.
URBN 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
URBN 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours