Built Environment Track
Students will increase their understanding of how social, economic and political factors impact how cities are built and developed over time. Students will increase their understanding of the process by which institutional actors influence the development of cities for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
Built Environment Track | 9 credits
In addition to the core and tools courses required of all MSUS students, those students in the built environment track have one required course and two courses to choose the courses listed below.
Required Course
Track Course Options | Select Two**
- CACT 8650 Writing Across Differences
- GEOG 8120 Urban Geography
- GEOG 8166 Urban Sustainability
- GEOG 8650 Land Use
- GEOG 8666 Geographic Information Systems II
- PA 8896 Food Systems
- PA 8436 Municipal Administration
- PSCI 8015 Urban Politics
- SOC 8766 Environmental Sociology
** This list is not exhaustive. Other courses may apply with approval of program chair.
Electives | Select Two
Students work with their advisors to select two electives that best meets their career and academic goals.