Urban and Community Studies Courses

For a complete list of urban and community studies (URBN) courses, please visit the UConn Catalog website. For a list of courses in the UCS major, visit the requirements page.

Academic Year 2025-2026

Urban and Community Studies Courses URBN 4000

4000. Understanding Your Community

3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Graded

Examination of an urban area or local community. Production of a detailed case study including historical perspective, analysis of issues and stakeholders, evaluation of internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external threats and opportunities. Proposal of strategies for addressing problems and advancing equity, growth, and development.