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Urban Studies Honors Program


Every student is encouraged to join the honors program. Any student pursuing a major or minor in urban studies is eligible who has a 3.0 GPA or better in urban studies.
Students accepted for this program normally enroll in two terms of 50:975:498,499 Independent Study. This program consists of intensive research, resulting in an honors thesis produced under the guidance of a program faculty adviser. Interested students should contact the program director Dr. Russell S. Harrison. These courses are by arrangement. Any student considering graduate school or law school is strongly encouraged to apply.