Master of Urban Studies (M.U.S.)
The Master of Urban Studies provides training for students seeking employment in public and private urban research organizations.
The M.U.S. degree requires a total of 52 credits. M.U.S. students pursue a common core of courses dealing with the analysis of urban phenomena (21 credits). Each student also defines a field area which is pursued through coursework (25 credits) and individual research leading to a thesis (6 credits). In addition, the degree provides for a specialized option in social and policy research.
Core-area requirements
The urban core-area requirements for the M.U.S. degree include the following courses:
Courses
| USP 613 | Urban Economic and Spatial Structure | 3 |
| USP 614 | History and Theory of Urban Studies | 3 |
| USP 617 | The Sociology and Politics of Urban Life | 3 |
| USP 630 | Research Design | 4 |
| USP 634 | Data Analysis I | 4 |
| USP 683 | Qualitative Analysis | 4 |
Field-area requirements
The student selects a pattern of coursework that equips him or her for research in areas of applied interest. Field areas may focus on urban aspects of social science theory in one of the fields emphasized in the urban studies Ph.D. program or on a substantive issue of particular concern to the student. Relevant courses are available within the School of Urban Studies and Planning and in many other departments within the University. Twenty-five credits of field-area coursework are required.
Research requirements
The M.U.S. degree requires registration for 6 credits of USP 503 Thesis and completion of a formal thesis.