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University of Connecticut

About the Major

Interdisciplinary Degree:
Urban & Community Studies
Sociology, Public Policy
Economics, History
Geography, Political Science
Anthropology

"The Urban and Community Studies major is a great stepping stone to help me pursue my ultimate goal of a career in social work."
- Alyssa Fabretti, UCS Graduate 2005

The Urban and Community Studies Tri-Campus Program

The Urban and Community Studies (UCS) major at the University of Connecticut is an interdisciplinary degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It focuses on educating students about urban and community life and preparing them for careers in public and community service. In only a short time, this exciting program at the Tri-Campus has attracted a great deal of interest among students.

Can I get a four year degree at the University of Connecticut Tri-Campus?

Yes.  Students at the Tri-Campus can earn a B.A. degree in Urban and Community Studies from the University of Connecticut.  Students may choose to complete their degree by taking all of their courses at one campus (either Greater Hartford or Waterbury).  Alternatively, they may choose to travel between all Tri-Campus locations (Greater Hartford, Torrington and Waterbury) for the greatest variety of course offerings.

Why choose to major in Urban and Community Studies?

Urban and Community Studies enables students to better understand the challenges and opportunities of urban life from the local to the global level, and to participate in strengthening the institutional and social fabric of communities.  This is an interdisciplinary major for students who want meaningful career opportunities in public life, human services, urban and social change, and many other rewarding fields.

What can I do with a degree in Urban and Community Studies?

There are numerous career opportunities for graduates with a B.A. in Urban and Community Studies from the University of Connecticut. The course curriculum in the major will provide students with an excellent foundation for careers in any of the following fields:

Social Work
Urban Planning
Public Administration

Human Services
Urban Policy
Government

Non-Profit Management
Community Service/Activism
And many more!

Past graduates of the program have gone on to hold jobs in non-profit organizations, human service agencies, business corporations, insurance firms, urban planning, local government, Chambers of Commerce and various federal, state and local agencies.  This degree will also provide students with first-rate preparation for graduate study in fields such as:

Social Work
Public Administration

Survey Research
Urban Policy

Public Health
Urban and Regional Planning

Education
Law

The first two years: General Education

While students are completing their general education requirements, they may want to consider the following courses which will provide an excellent introduction to the 200-level courses in the UCS major:

Of course, students may select other courses. It is important for students to meet with their advisor to develop an individual plan of study.