Urban and Regional Development (BA)

Urban and Regional Development

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Architecture, Planning & Development
• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Overview

Do you have visionary ideas for sustainable development? Does your mind work in analytical ways? Are you a fearless innovator? This program is for you. Urban and Regional Development is the study of economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments. This Bachelor of Science addresses questions of urban and regional growth, location of economic activity, land development and real estate. Students learn to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems and gain hands-on training in the field. Additionally, students learn interactively in remote-sensing laboratories. Upon graduation, they enter the workforce with directly applicable skills such as teamwork and collaboration; analytical research; a working knowledge of industry software; design; strategic thinking; and understanding of planning law and legislation.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the ecological, economic and social sustainability of urban areas
• Analyze spatial variation in the social, cultural and economic features of cities, and illustrate their impacts on the urban experience
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences/publics/stakeholders
• Identify and critically analyze urban and regional development issues/problems using multiple social science frameworks
• Apply knowledge of urban and regional development collaboratively
• Apply qualitative and quantitative empirical techniques to critically analyze an issue or problem in urban and regional development

Program Details

Sample Courses

• GEOG 302: Introduction to Sustainable Development
• GEOG 367: Population Geography
• GEOG 456: The American City

Career Fields

• Real estate
• Architecture
• Engineering
• City planning
• Sustainability