UST-1010 Introduction to Urban Studies
3 Credits
Introduction to the study of cities and urban areas. Interdisciplinary examination of the development and structure of cities and the issues and challenges faced by urban areas.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS.
UST-1120 History of Cleveland
3 Credits
Development of Cleveland from New England village to metropolitan area. Role of economic and technical change, immigration, reform, world war, demographics, labor unions, transportation and political leadership examined. Rise of suburban areas in post World War II, decline of central city and prospects for revival. Explains how each major era of city shaped the present.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
UST-2020 Urban Cultures
3 Credits
Examination of cultural diversity within urban populations. Special emphasis on interaction of groups and value systems.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I; or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS.
UST-2820 Independent Advanced Study/Research in Urban Studies
1-3 Credits
Directed individual advanced study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.
Lecture: 1-3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval, and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.