Program Overview

Urban Studies at Saint Peter’s University is a broad interdisciplinary field. It examines the social, economic, and cultural parts of cities and urban life.  

It draws on many disciplines as cities are complex. These include sociology, geography, economics, political science, history, and architecture. More than half the world’s people now live in cities — Urban Studies is a relevant and important field.  

Cities are the engines of growth and innovation. But, they also face many challenges. These include poverty, inequality, and environmental harm.  

Urban Studies aims to both understand these challenges and to develop solutions to make cities more livable and sustainable for everyone.

Urban Studies scholars look to answer a wide range of questions, such as:

• How do cities grow and change?
• What are the social and economic forces that shape urban life?
• How do cities govern themselves?
• What are the challenges and opportunities facing cities today?

What can I do with an Urban Studies degree?

An Urban Studies degree from Saint Peter’s University unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in government, regional and urban planning, human services, business, education, and social science research. 

Whether tackling challenges with transportation and housing in government to helping the community via a non-profit, Saint Peter’s University Peacocks who graduate with a degree in Urban Studies gain valuable skills in research, analysis, program development, and communication.

A rewarding career path awaits with a degree in Urban Studies from Saint Peter’s University. Peacocks with a degree in Urban Studies go out into the world and have successful careers in the following areas: 

• Urban Planner
• Urban Policy Analyst
• Community Organizer
• Economic Developer
• Social Worker
• Public Administrator
• Urban Educator
• Environmental Planner
• Research Analyst