Urban Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University is a broad interdisciplinary field. It examines the social, economic, and cultural parts of cities and urban life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It draws on many disciplines as cities are complex. These include sociology, geography, economics, political science, history, and architecture. More than half the world’s people now live in cities — Urban Studies is a relevant and important field.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cities are the engines of growth and innovation. But, they also face many challenges. These include poverty, inequality, and environmental harm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Urban Studies aims to both understand these challenges and to develop solutions to make cities more livable and sustainable for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Urban Studies scholars look to answer a wide range of questions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cConsistent with the mission of Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeters University, we expect our students to be deeply committed to learning about the environment around them, thirsty to learn more about it and, as graduates, able to make the world a better place.\u201d – Dr. David Surrey<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University focuses on experiential learning. Urban Studies courses combine tough academics with hands-on experience in the community. These aren\u2019t \u201cextras\u201d – they\u2019re woven into classwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students in the Urban Studies program learn about the tough challenges of cities today. They also gain the skills and knowledge to make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is also focus on Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University traditions of equality and solidarity of all people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter’s University <\/span>Urban Studies Program<\/span> offers a variety of courses on topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n An Urban Studies degree from Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter’s University unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in government, regional and urban planning, human services, business, education, and social science research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether tackling challenges with transportation and housing in government to helping the community via a non-profit, Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University Peacocks who graduate with a degree in Urban Studies gain valuable skills in research, analysis, program development, and communication.<\/span><\/p>\n A rewarding career path awaits with a degree in Urban Studies from Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University. Peacocks with a degree in Urban Studies go out into the world and have successful careers in the following areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How did we get this way? And how can we change in ways that reflect our care and concern for others?<\/p>\n\n
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\nWhy is our society organized the way it is with some groups controlling more power and resources than others?<\/h3>\n