Many students with majors in the social sciences wish to focus their course work on the problems of cities. Participation in the Urban Studies specialization enables these students to pursue their interests in a more structured way, while at the same time completing all course work requirements in their own majors. Participation in the Urban Studies specialization in no way replaces a major. Rather, it provides a setting for students to choose their elective courses around urban themes, to meet students and faculty from other majors who share these concerns, and to participate in interdisciplinary Urban Studies seminars and field research.
Urban Studies

Urban Community Development (Interdisciplinary Minor)

This interdisciplinary program is a minor designed to introduce students to a variety of topics and issues in urban community development. Students will be exposed to community-based local, national, and international social, political, and economic analyses, as well as to political figures, philosophies, theories, and movements. The minor is designed especially for students who wish to combine an interest in community development with majors such as African and African American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.

Upcoming Events

April 24, 2025

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Reading day in Celebration of the Dia del Libro and Sant Jordi's day

Spanish readings by students and professors Free book and flower giveaways! Language Center, Carman B37

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bronx Borough President Candidate Forum

With the June primary approaching, join us for a live recording as two Democratic candidates discuss issues and policy with Lehman journalism students.

April 29, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

BALLADY I NIE TYLKO: TOUT CHOPIN

This recital will include all four of Chopin’s Ballades, a singular form he first made famous, as well as some interloping Nocturnes, Impromptu Fantasie and exquisite Berceuse. All are invited to attend.

May 6, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

English M.A. Information Session

Hope you will join us for this session!