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Urban And Public Policy Studies: About The Program
About Our Degrees
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum grade of "C" in PSC 101 and SOC 101.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of accepted majors (2006-2007): 17
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 20
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum grade of "C" in PSC 101 and SOC 101.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of accepted majors (2006-2007): 17
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 20
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
About Our Courses
Each of the interdisciplinary degree programs offers a curriculum that allows students to combine coursework from three or more departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are also options to incorporate courses from other areas of the university allowing students to obtain a broad range of skills and education.
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 50-200
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 40-50
Upper level/advanced courses is: 35-40
In the IDP, what do teaching assistants (TAs) do?
Many courses in the social sciences interdisciplinary program's curricula originate in other departments, where teaching assistants may be assigned instructional or grading duties.
Suggested Introductory Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 50-200
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 40-50
Upper level/advanced courses is: 35-40
In the IDP, what do teaching assistants (TAs) do?
Many courses in the social sciences interdisciplinary program's curricula originate in other departments, where teaching assistants may be assigned instructional or grading duties.
Suggested Introductory Courses
About Our Faculty
The IDP faculty, though limited in number, not only teach courses applicable to the program's degree tracks, but are also involved in advising IDP majors, a function that is vitally important for students selecting courses from a number of different departments.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
The IDP's concentrations offer an opportunity to focus studies on a particular topic whose breadth and diversity overlap several departments.
Internships
The program in Urban and Public Polciy Studies includes an opportunity for practical fieldwork in an internship experience.
Internships
The program in Urban and Public Polciy Studies includes an opportunity for practical fieldwork in an internship experience.
Extracurricular Activities
See the UB Student Association.
Complementary Program and Courses
Majors that Complement Urban and Public Policy Studies
Minors that Complement Urban and Public Policy Studies
Minors that Complement Urban and Public Policy Studies
Links to Further Information About This Program
- Undergraduate Catalog
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate School
- Office of Interdisciplinary Degree Programs
- College of Arts and Sciences
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:12 EDT