Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Community Development
Shorelight Group - Rutgers University - Camden
USA,New Jersey
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 33,734/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
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USA, New Jersey
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1926
Total Students: 4,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
303 Cooper St, Camden, NJ 08102, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Community Development
Program Overview
Urban Studies and Community Development
By the late 19th century, Camden had been transformed from farmland to a vital center of industrial production, followed by deindustrialization and disinvestment by the middle of the 20th century. In the wake of what some have called an “urbicide” brought on by capital flight, racial conflict, political corruption and misguided government policy, Camden, like so many other struggling American cities today, faces many intractable social, economic and political problems. Poverty, crime, violence, racism, joblessness, industrial pollution, governmental neglect and under-funded schools continue to plague the city.
Camden’s redevelopment will depend upon how it mobilizes its greatest strength, its people and their creativity. The Rutgers University–Camden Urban Studies program offers unique learning and research opportunities to explore urbanism and community-building and to make a contribution to a brighter future for Camden.
Urban Studies major features
- The study of cities: how they function, grow, and prosper or decline.
- Policy-focused and interdisciplinary coursework: students are able to take courses in other departments, such as criminal justice, sociology, political science, and history. Course subjects include how cities are planned, population trends, and urban policy issues like housing, sustainability, and environmental justice.
- Fieldwork and internship opportunities: apply what you are learning to acquire a range of skills prized in the wider labor market, including how to marshal leadership, how to conduct community-based participatory action research and policy analysis, and how to use computer mapping programs to diagnose problems and facilitate community engagement.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 33,734 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Rutgers University - Camden
CAD per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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