Knowledge is the most democratic source of power.
The MS in Urban Affairs program is a flexible curriculum that launches students into the study of cities and the urban environment both in theory and practice. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to tailor their education to career aspirations and/or interests. The program is designed to accommodate both full and part time attendees. It can be completed in 2 full semesters and a summer session or over a longer period of time. In combining both theory and practice, the program seeks to foster an understanding of urbanism while teaching practical skills to prepare students for the changing urban environment.
Our faculty specializes in a diverse range of urban disciplines with expertise and specialization that include: urban planning and history, governance, education, health, housing, immigration, comparative government, economic development, community advocacy, transportation, environment, law, and integrated technologies. The program boasts a distinguished part-time faculty, bringing years of practical experience and knowledge in both public and non-profit sectors. It is not uncommon to take courses from high level New York City professionals and practitioners.
In order to accommodate the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse student body, the faculty is in the process of redefining course requirements so that students have more choices in constructing their program.
The requirements are in the process of being changed. The list below reflects these changes and will be adopted officially as the new course requirements for the program.
Our students are drawn from a diverse population locally, nationally and internationally. While most have been out of college for some time and many are already in the midst of their careers, an increasing number are arriving one or two years out of college. Most plan or are pursuing careers in the public and non-profit sectors.
Core Requirements
URBG 790 Workshop 1
URBG 792 Urban Affairs Seminar
URBG 787.66 Urban Affairs Internship
Required Disciplines
One of each of the following is required:
Political Structure Requirement
URBG 702 Structure of the Urban Region
URBG 787.20 Governing the City
URBP 734 Environmental Planning
Methods/Skills Requirement
URBG 791 Workshop 2 (Grantwriting and Fundraising)
URBG 710 Urban Data Analysis
GTECH 710 GIS: Intro to GIS
Specializations: The areas of specializations include public policy, non profits, neighborhood development or some other concentration negotiated with a faculty advisor.
A wide variety of courses are offered each semester in the Department, including special topics courses to meet the requirements. Students are encouraged to look at other departments within Hunter in which to take classes that are in line with their course of study. Up to 9 credits can be taken outside the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning in other departments at Hunter or within the CUNY system.
