Urban Courses

Courses on urban topics offered at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Spring Semester 2014:

Class NameCourse NumberDescription
Race and Urban LifeAAST 258Examines the experiences of Blacks in urban areas since the 1900's. Same as SOC 258.
Anthropology of GlobalizationANTH 219Explores capitalism as a culture, its origins, and the problems of consumer culture in the U.S. and the world. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101; or consent of the instructor. US Society, and World Cultures course.
Special Topics in Anthropology and Global HealthANTH 593Covers special topics in Anthropology and Global Health. Same as IPHS 593. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing; and consent of the instructor.
Contemporary ArchitectureAH 322Worldwide trends in recent architecture, urbanism, architectural theory
and criticism. AH 110 and AH 111; or consent of the instructor.
Toward New Histories of the Visual Arts, 1960 to the PresentAH 511Examines the transformation of Art History, theory, and criticism since
1960 with regard to issues of gender, class, ethnicity, popular culture,
post-colonialism and contemporary aesthetics. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in art history or consent of the instructor.
Supervised Internship in Museum and Exhibition StudiesAH 582Practical supervised experience in institutions serving the visual arts.
Placements in museums; community arts centers; college, commercial, or
non-traditional galleries; public agencies, and commercial and
not-for-profit sites. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department.
Architectural Studio 4ARCH 206Expands basic principles of building design and representation explored
through integrative analysis of program, site, structure, materials,
mechanical systems, and composition, developed under the general theme
of architectural technology. 5 hours. Extensive computer use required.
Field trips required at a nominal fee. Field work required. Students
will use city as a research laboratory with field work on project sites.
Additional scheduled field trips will be made to significant or
historical architectural buildings as part of preliminary design
research and analysis. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 205 and approval of the department.
Architectural Studio 6ARCH 366Extended intermediate exercises in building design and representation
explored through integrative analysis of program, site, structure,
materials, mechanical systems, and composition, developed under the
general theme of city and environment. Extensive computer use
required. Field trips required at a nominal fee. Field work required.
Students will use city as a research laboratory with field work on
project sites. Additional scheduled field trips will be made to
significant or historical architectural buildings as part of preliminary
design research and analysis. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 365 and approval of the department.
Advanced Topic Studio 2ARCH 466Advanced studio that pursues specific design and research agendas of
current significance; students choose by lottery from among several
options that are offered by faculty. Extensive computer use required.
Field trip required at a nominal fee. Field work required. Students will
use city as a research laboratory with field work on project sites.
Additional scheduled field trips will be made to significant or
historical architectural buildings as part of preliminary design
research and analysis. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 465; and approval of
the department. Students must have earned an average grade of C or
better in ARCH 365 and ARCH 366. Students with a lower grade point
average for the 365/366 studio sequence are required to take an
eight-week summer studio in which they must earn at least a C in order
to advance to the studio sequence for the following year.
Topics in Architectural Theory and HistoryARCH 520Seminar on a current topic in the criticism, theory or history of
architecture and urbanism. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
Architectural Theory and History IVARCH 586An advanced seminar in architectural and urban criticism, theory and
history; students choose by lottery into one of several sections with
diverse content.
Cultural Politics of Asian American FoodASAM 230A cross-disciplinary examination of Asian American identity and
community formations through an analysis of the intersections of food,
culture, and Asian American experiences. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above. Recommended background: ASAM 125.

Individual and Society, and US Society course.
Sustainable Transportation SystemsCME 507Transportation network analysis, mobile source emission modeling and life-cycle based transportation energy modeling. Prerequisite(s):
Credit or concurrent registration in CME 501; and credit or concurrent
registration in CME 508. Recommended Background: Transportation
engineering, urban planning, and environmental engineering.
Conflict and CommunicationCOMM 416Students learn to manage and resolve conflict in business, governmental,
and community settings. Practical analysis of interpersonal and group
conflict cases. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 312 and COMM 313 and COMM 315; or approval of the department.
Communication TechnologiesCOMM 200History, development, and social impact of communication technology:
print, broadcast, cable, satellite, computer, internet. Issues related
to infrastructure, regulation, access, globalization, conveyance, and
change. Same as MOVI 200. This is a blended-online and classroom course.
Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed
connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s):
COMM 103 and sophomore standing or above and approval of the
department. Moving Image Arts minors must obtain approval of the
Department of Communication.
Global Communication SystemsCOMM 434Structure and flow of international communication. Media organization
systems. International impact of new media and information technology.
Impact of U.S. media reporting on foreign affairs. 3 undergraduate
hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department.
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities IIDHD 506Emphasizes the leadership competencies of the MCH Bureau pertaining to
disability issues: MCH knowledge, cultural competency, family-centered
care, interdisciplinary team-building, community and systems, and policy
and advocacy. Prerequisite(s): DHD 505 Students must be accepted
into the Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and
related Disabilities (LEND) program.
Global Environmental ChangeEAES 101Natural and anthropogenic controls on the structure and evolution of the
earth's surface environment. Interactions among the Earth's solid
surface, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and human impacts on
these processes. Field trip required at nominal fee.

Natural World - With Lab course.
Earth SystemsEAES 285Earth systems and global change; global processes, greenhouse gases and
global warming; geologic hazards; energy and the environment; human
impact on the physical environment; geology of waste management.
Saturday field trip required at nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): EAES 101 and EAES 111; or consent of the instructor.
Earth System HistoryEAES 460Earth history in the context of the interactions of the components of
the Earth system; methods used to establish the ages of geologic events
and to reconstruct ancient geographies and environments; implications
for current issues of global change. Field trip required at a nominal
fee. Field trip cost assessed prior to trip, depending on destination
and vehicle expenses. Prerequisite(s): EAES 230 and EAES 285. Recommended background: EAES 360 and EAES 440 and EAES 350.
Introduction to Urban Real EstateECON 371Introductory survey of urban real estate; business, legal, economic and financial perspectives. Same as FIN 371. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220.
Regional EconomicsECON 342Location of economic activity, systems of cities, economic base theory,
regional input-output analysis, neo-classical models of factor mobility
and local area economic development. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221.
Tobacco Addiction and ControlECON 115A comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of tobacco use and its
consequences, tobacco control, and related issues, from both a US and
global perspective.

Individual and Society, and Natural World - No Lab course.
Managerial EconomicsECON 322Application of economic theory to decision making by business firms;
demand and cost analysis, demand forecasts; pricing policies; capital
budgeting; production analysis; globalization, multinational
corporations, game theory, and market structures. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220; and IDS 270 or ECON 270.
Capstone Experience Project: Implementation or Internship in Urban CommunitiesED 441This course is Part II of the yearlong capstone experience for EDS
candidates. Students will implement their proposed community
project/internship and complete their research/policy paper. 6 hrs.
Field work required. Students will implement a community project or
complete an internship in a community-based organization in Chicago. Prerequisite(s):
Senior standing or above; and approval of the department ED 440 and
admission to the BA in Urban Education, Concentration in Education in a
Democratic Society.
Urban Contexts and Educational ResearchED 504A multidisciplinary approach for understanding research on learners and
learning, schools and schooling, families, and communities in urban
contexts. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to one of the PhD programs in the College of Education or consent of the instructor.
Student Teaching/Internship in the Urban Community IIED 451A year-long experience of the program, student teaching in an urban
elementary classroom. This is the full-time student teaching practicum
that has teacher candidates in classrooms four and one-half days a week
with a weekly seminar. 15 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): ED 450 and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, Concentration in Elementary Education and senior standing.
Perspectives on Health Disparities/Pathways to Careers in the Health ProfessionsED 375Addresses health inequities, cultural competence, and
opportunities/pathways to traditional and paraprofessional careers in
health care. Implications of health inequities for educational outcomes
are also covered. Extensive computer use required. Field work required.
Participation in an interdisciplinary case study project. Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 161 or the equivalent and consent of the instructor. Recommended
background: Sophomore or Junior standing; and participation in the Urban
Health Program Learning Community.
Urban Education Advisory II: Health and Popular Culture in Urban SchoolsED 351Seminar for students to discuss field experiences during the spring
semester of year three, and across the different content-area modules.
It may take place at the fieldwork site. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education Program, Elementary Education concentration.
Technology Integration in the urban Elementary ClassroomED 352Works in tandem with literacy and science methods courses designed to
introduce cross curricular computer tools that can be applied within
this context. Emphasis placed on integrating common software and
hardware tools to achieve content standards. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, Concentration in Elementary Education.
Philosophy of Education and Urban School PolicyED 402Selected social and education philosophies and their impact on urban school curriculum design, school organization and control.
Instruction and Assessment in the Urban Secondary ClassroomED 432Learning to teach, how to plan for diverse learners, design
differentiated instruction, assess student learning and develop
classroom discipline. Field experience in urban schools is required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of education core courses in Graduate Teacher Certification Program: Ed 402 or ED 403 and ED 445.
Introduction to Urban EducationED 100Introductory and cross-disciplinary examination of issues related to
education in urban America, with particular attention paid to policies
and practices impacting diversity and equity in public schools. 4 hours.
Field work required. Minimum of one 4-hour morning or afternoon block
per week is suggested for the completion of the fieldwork requirement.
Students need College approval to concurrently enroll in ED 100 and ED
205.

Individual and Society, and US Society course.
Child and Youth Policies un Urban AmericaED 135Examines policies and practices for children and youth in urban America
using historical, sociological, psychological and economic frameworks.
Integrates disciplinary knowledge of educational policies and practices.

Individual and Society, and US Society course.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Urban Secondary ClassroomED 330Developing professional practice that meets the diverse learning needs
of students from different backgrounds and experiences. 4 hours. Field
experience in urban schools is required. Prerequisite(s):
Admission to an approved teacher certification program in secondary
education, and ED 200 and ED 210, and consent of the instructor.
Teaching Language and Literacy in the Urban Elementary Classroom IIED 341Exploration of more advanced aspects of literacy teaching including
planning and implementing reading comprehension and composition
instruction, and literacy in the content area subjects. 3 hours. Field
work required. Prerequisite(s): ED 340 and junior standing or above, and admission to the B.A. in Urban Education, Concentration in Elementary Education.
Teaching and Learning Science in the Urban Elementary ClassroomED 343Engages prospective teachers in urban elementary and middle grade
classrooms in the construction of scientific knowledge and identity with
a focus on relevance and social consciousness. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, Elementary Education Concentration.
Teaching and Learning Social Studies in the Urban Elementary ClassroomED 344Models effective teaching of history and the social sciences in the
urban elementary classroom by studying the diverse peoples, cultures,
and histories that make up our society. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, Concentration in Elementary Education.
Sociocritical Foundations of English Learning in Urban Elementary ClassroomsED 346Provides prospective teachers with an introduction to key issues and
concepts related to the study of multilingualism and language learning.
Effective instruction of linguistically and culturally diverse students
will be discussed. Field work required.
Urban Education Advisory II: Health and Popular Culture in Urban SchoolsED 351Seminar for students to discuss field experiences during the spring
semester of year three, and across the different content-area modules.
It may take place at the fieldwork site. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education Program, Elementary Education concentration.
Technology Integration in the urban Elementary ClassroomED 352Works in tandem with literacy and science methods courses designed to
introduce cross curricular computer tools that can be applied within
this context. Emphasis placed on integrating common software and
hardware tools to achieve content standards. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, Concentration in Elementary Education.
Perspectives on Health Disparities/Pathways to Careers in the Health ProfessionsED 375Addresses health inequities, cultural competence, and
opportunities/pathways to traditional and paraprofessional careers in
health care. Implications of health inequities for educational outcomes
are also covered. Extensive computer use required. Field work required.
Participation in an interdisciplinary case study project. Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 161 or the equivalent and consent of the instructor. Recommended
background: Sophomore or Junior standing; and participation in the Urban
Health Program Learning Community.
Race, Place, and Schooling: African Americans and EducationEDPS 104Examination of the social, political, cultural and economic factors
shaping African Americans educational experiences in the United States
historically and currently. Same as AAST 104.
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
Youth Culture Community Organizing and EducationEDPS 480ntroduction to the tenets of community organizing in partnership with
contemporary interpretations of youth culture as a means to interpret
urban public education. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; or
consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Experience with
working with youth in K-12 classrooms, community organizations,
community centers, and faith-based groups.
City Schools: Education in the Urban EnvironmentEDPS 500Cross-disciplinary, critical analysis of relationships between public
schools and school districts and their urban environments, with
attention to implications for school improvement. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Research Design in Educational Policy StudiesEDPS 544Alternative research design models and evaluation methodologies;
quantitative and qualitative approaches; ethnography; historiography;
experimentation and quasi-experimentation; institutional and
practitioner research designs and methods. Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the instructor or admission to the Ph.D. in Policy Studies in
Urban Education, or the Ed.D. in Urban School Leadership.
Learning Urban SchoolsEDPS 552Describes the deep structure of conventional and transformational
approaches to the principal's role in improving school leadership. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Learning Classroom Diagnostics and InterventionsEDPS 556Instructional improvement role of educational leaders of urban schools.
Human resource development, parent/community support, supportive
organizational contexts. Strategic planning, implementation, and
evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Globalization and EducationEDPS 565Examines implications of global economic, political, and cultural
processes for educational policies and practices at local and national
levels. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; and consent of the instructor.
Global Environmental and Occupational HealthEOHS 553Examines the major current issues in occupational and environmental health and their policy solutions. Prerequisite(s): EOHS 400; or consent of the instructor.
Fieldwork in Youth Development in Urban ContextsEPSY 415Experience working with programs that foster the developmental needs of
young people in urban contexts. Students will design, implement and
evaluate programs that promote personal development and independent
action among youth. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Previously
listed as CIE 415. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in M.Ed in Youth Development or consent of the instructor.
Social Development of Urban ChildrenEPSY 420General principles of social development and socialization during
childhood and the factors common to urban children that illustrate and
modify these principles. Same as PSCH 420. 3 undergraduate hours. 4
graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in education or psychology, or consent of the instructor.
Seminar in Urban Youth DevelopmentEPSY 517In-depth analysis of topics and issues in the field of youth development
and its relation to youth program development, with special attention
to the urban context. Previously listed as CIE 517. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Introduction to Urban Real EstateFIN 371Introductory survey of urban real estate; business, legal, economic and financial perspectives. Same as FIN 371. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220.
Introduction to Money and BankingFIN 430Payment and banking systems; credit and market risk management; The
Federal Reserve System; globalization of monetary, banking, and
regulatory systems. Prerequisite(s): FIN 300.
Concepts in GeographyGROG 100Geographic concepts drawn from the areas of cultural, urban/economic, physical, and regional geography.
Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.
Geographic Information Systems for PlanningGROG 469Applications of Geographic Information Systems to urban planning and
policy making. Same as UPP 461. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the
instructor. Priority registration will be given to students admitted to a
campus certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and Visualization,
graduate students in Urban Planning and Policy, or students in the
Master of Arts in Real Estate program.
Social Work with WomenGWS 525Research, policy, and practice approaches to working with women in
diverse urban settings; empowerment and diversity perspectives. Same as
SOCW 525. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 410; or consent of the instructor.
Global Perspectives on Women and GenderGWS 102An interdisciplinary introduction to Gender and Women's Studies that
draws on the humanities and social sciences. Emphasizes intersections
among gender, race, sexuality, class and nation. Addresses historical
and contemporary debates, focusing primarily on global concerns.
Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.
Asian/Asian American Women in the Global EconomyGWS 428Examines the racialization and feminization of a global division of
labor and focuses primarily on Asian and Asian American women's
participation and incorporation as workers and key actors in the
development of the global economy. Same as ASAM 428 and SOC 428. 3
undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): At least one ASAM or GWS or SOC course; or consent of the instructor.
Violence Against WomenGWS 521Examines the extent, causes, and consequences of sexual assault,
intimate partner violence (e.g., domestic violence, dating violence),
and sexual harassment, and considers the impact of culture and community
on violence and its victims. Same as PSCH 521. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Special Topics in the History of Work, Race, and Gender in the Urban WorldHIST 593Special topics related to the concentration in the History of Work,
Race, and Gender in the Urban World. May be repeated. Students may
register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
Modern America: From Industrialization to GlobalizationHIST 104Introduction to the political, cultural, and social developments in American society since the end of the Civil War.
Past, and US Society course.
Global Transformations and the Rise of the West Since 1000HIST 105Overview of historical transformations that led to the rise of Europe
and the wider West to global preeminence. Emphasizes contributions of
other world cultures to this development. Same as INST 105. 3 hours.
This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case,
internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly
suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections.
Past course.
Topics in Urban HistoryHIST 488Specific topics are announced each term. 3 undergraduate hours. 4
graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one
section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of history.
History of ChicagoHIST 254The field of urban history through a variety of topics at the
introductory level. Specific topics to be announced each term. May be
repeated if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section
per term. Prerequisite(s): At least one history course at the 100 level.
Organizational Leadership in Public HealthHPA 445Examines classic and contemporary leadership theory and practice as
applied to the diverse organizational, systems and community settings in
which public health leaders function. Extensive computer use required.
This is an online course. Prerequisite(s): HPA 400.
Population Based Healthcare Services PlanningHPA 525Examines the roles that health care delivery organizations can play, and
methodologies used, in developing programs specific to the needs of the
community they serve. Prerequisite(s): HPA 403 and HPA 410 and HPA 495.
Global Transformations and the Rise of the West Since 1000INST 105Overview of historical transformations that led to the rise of Europe
and the wider West to global preeminence. Emphasizes contributions of
other world cultures to this development. Same as HIST 105. 3 hours.
This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case,
internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly
suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections. Past course.
Introduction to International RelationsINST 184Political, military, and economic relations between states,
international organizations and transnational actors. Problems of war,
imperialism and the world economy. Prospects for global cooperation.
Same as POLS 184. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.
International Political EconomyINST 283Political underpinnings and ramifications of international economic
relations. Foreign trade policy, multinational corporations, oil
North-South relations, economic warfare. Same as POLS 283. Prerequisite(s): POLS 184 or INST 184 or consent of the instructor.
Seminar in International StudiesINST 301Seminar in international studies addressing global themes and issues.
Content varies. Specific topics are announced each term. May be repeated
to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Previously listed as LAS 301. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.
Global Public Health SolutionsIPHS 410Utilizes readings and case studies of successful health interventions in
the developing world to orient students to the field of global public
health. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Proseminar in Latin American Latino StudiesLALS 504Introduction to the profession, discussion of lectures, course work,
readings, and student research. Students attend various lectures,
conferences, and community events relating to Latin America and/or
Latinos/as, and share their own work. Satisfactory/Unsatifactory grading
only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or cocurrent registration in LALS 501 or Credit or concurrent registration in LALS 502.
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Latino StudiesLALS 495In-depth study of Latino communities and current issues from an
interdisciplinary perspective, with emphasis on the learning and use of
investigative methodologies. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Any two 200-level Latin American and Latino Studies courses or consent of the instructor.
Introducation to Latino Urban StudiesLALS 103Demographic, economic, political, cultural, and social dimensions of
Latino communities in the United States. Includes Chicanos/Mexicanos
Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Central and South Americans.
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
Latin American Cities in a Global Context: Environment, Employment, and HousingLALS 220Global economic trends impacting Latin American cities, with a focus on
three urban planning issues: environment, employment and housing.
Growing inequality, precarious employment, spatial segregation, and
squatter settlements will be explored. Same as UPA 220. Recommended
background: LALS 101.Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.
Latinos in ChicagoLALS 233Development and dynamics of Chicago's Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,
Central and South American communities: settlement, demographics,
economics, culture, social institutions and political participation. Prerequisite(s): LALS 102 or consent of the instructor.
Proseminar in Latin American and Latino StudiesLALS 504Introduction to the profession, discussion of lectures, course work,
readings, and student research. Students attend various lectures,
conferences, and community events relating to Latin America and/or
Latinos/as, and share their own work. Satisfactory/Unsatifactory grading
only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or cocurrent registration in LALS 501 or Credit or concurrent registration in LALS 502.
Introduction to OrganizationsMGMT 340Important organization and management concepts and applications. Their
relevance to individual and organizational goal attainment. Emphasizes
organizational structure, systems, processes, and change, national and
global. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161.
Business, Society, and the Global EconomyMGMT 460Managing in a free enterprise system. Market, regulatory, ethical, and
cultural norms. Internationalization of business; urban problems of
business; landmark and contemporary case analyses. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 340 and MGMT 350.
Global MarketingMKTG 469The strategic and tactical marketing of goods and services to countries
beyond domestic or current markets. Distinct economic, socio-cultural,
and political-legal-regulatory environments are considered. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 360 and BA 200; or consent of the instructor.
Communication TechnologiesMOVI 200History, development, and social impact of communication technology:
print, broadcast, cable, satellite, computer, internet. Issues related
to infrastructure, regulation, access, globalization, conveyance, and
change. Same as COMM 200. This is a blended-online and classroom course.
Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed
connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s):
COMM 103 and sophomore standing or above and approval of the
department. Moving Image Arts minors must obtain approval of the
Department of Communication.
Population-Focused Interventions in Primary CareNUSP 518Population-focused assessment, program planning, and evaluation of interventions for community-based health care providers. Prerequisite(s): EPID 400.
Field Experience in Public AdministrationPA 490Students work in an organization such as a government agency, community
group, or nonprofit organization. Students are required to submit
written work and meet with professor on periodic basis to review work
experience. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated.
A maximum of 4 hours of credit may be applied to the Master of Public
Administration program. Field work required. Students who have no
prior work experience in the public or non-profit sectors are strongly
recommended to register for this course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing required; and admission to the MPA program or consent of the instructor.
Advanced Topics in Urban PoliticsPOLS 459Seminar exploring urban politics theory through readings, discussion,
and original research. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be
repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 210; or graduate standing; or consent of the instructor.
Topics in International RelationsPOLS 389Selected topics in international relations. Topics may vary and may
cover global military, economic, cultural, ecological or methodological
issues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 184 and POLS 200.
Introduction to International RelationsPOLS 184Political, military, and economic relations between states,
international organizations and transnational actors. Problems of war,
imperialism and the world economy. Prospects for global cooperation.
Same as INST 184. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.
Seminar on Teaching Political SciencePOLS 510Teaching methods and technology applicable to community colleges,
four-year, and universities are explored. Complements the Preparing
Future Faculty Program. The format will include guest speakers from area
community and four-year colleges.
Graduate Student Field Experience in Political SciencePOLS 558Graduate student intern experience. Placement with government agencies,
community organizations, or civic organizations, in conjunction with a
seminar class and directed readings. May be repeated up to 8 time(s).
Students may register in more than one section per term. Field work
required. Prerequisite(s): POLS 402 and POLS 500.
Social Development of Urban ChildrenPSCH 420General principles of social development and socialization during
childhood and the factors common to urban children that illustrate and
modify these principles. Same as EPSY 420. 3 undergraduate hours. 4
graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in education or psychology, or consent of the instructor.
Violence Against WomenPSCH 521Examines the extent, causes, and consequences of sexual assault,
intimate partner violence (e.g., domestic violence, dating violence),
and sexual harassment, and considers the impact of culture and community
on violence and its victims. Same as GWS 521. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Community and Preventive Intervention TheoryPSCH 534Emphasizes issues related to the conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation of community interventions. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Current Topics in Community and Prevention ResearchPSCH 539Ongoing seminar with faculty and graduate students to discuss
contemporary issues in community and prevention research.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Public Health and Global CitizenshipPUBH 310Encourages a critical examination of the political, religious, social
and economic influences on the continuum of local/global health and the
role citizenship plays in advocating for the equitable distribution of
health across the planet. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in
Public Health program. Non-majors who have completed PUBH 110 may
enroll with consent of the instructor.
Local Citizenship and Community Health InitiativesPUBH 360Explore the concept of community health, identify strategies for
developing and implementing community health initiatives, and appreciate
community building as an overarching approach for health improvement.
Field work required. This course entails two classroom sessions per week
(3 credit hours) and three hours per week of field work by arrangement
(1 credit hour). Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Public Health program or consent of the instructor.
Practice II: Generalist Practice with Families, Groups, and CommunitiesSOCW 431Generalist social work practice. Special attention to practice with
families, groups, and communities. Credit is not given for SOCW 431 if
the student has credit for SOCW 502. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 430 and graduate standing.
Practice IV: Community Health and Urban DevelopmentSOCW 520Advanced, integrated practice with urban communities with emphasis on
diversity, strengths, capacity-building and large systems. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SOCW 519.
Practice with Family Violence, Neglect, and AbuseSOCW 517Ecological approach to family violence: physical, psychological and
sexual abuse of children, women and elders at practice and policy
levels; urban vulnerable population. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 430; or consent of the instructor.
Social Work with WomenSOCW 525Research, policy, and practice approaches to working with women in
diverse urban settings; empowerment and diversity perspectives. Same as
GWS 525. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 410; or consent of the instructor.
Practice IV: Practice with Children and FamiliesSOCW 583Advanced critical analysis and application of ecological, evidence-based
practice approches and strengths-based practice frameworks to issues
facing urban at-risk children and families involved with courts,
schools, and child welfare systems. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 582.
Practice IV: Mental HealthSOCW 587Advanced urban mental health practice; diversity issues; focus on
children and adolescents and their families; critical application of
current mental health diagnosis and classification. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 586.
Social EntrepreneurshipSOCW 548Introduction to global spectrum of socially responsible ventures
providing innovative solutions to poverty and other social issues
through entrepreneurship. Prerequisite(s): SOCW 431.
Public Health Aspects of Adolescence and YouthSOCW 546Overview of critical health and developmental issues impacting
adolescents, including youth participation in health initiatives.
Crosscutting perspectives of social identity, gender, culture and social
class are emphasized. Same as CHSC 544. Prerequisite(s): CHSC
446; and graduate or professional standing; or approval of the
department. Recommended background: Research, policy and/or practice and
interest in adolescence and in community development and intervention
studies; ethnic/minority studies; education; health and social/human
service professions.
Methods of Instruction & Assessment of Young Children with DisabilitiesSPED 508Intervention and assessment methods for infants and young children
at-risk for or showing developmental delays. Systems perspective on
utilizing family and community to support intervention. Field work
required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in SPED 506; or consent of the instructor.
Principles of ABA and Experimental Analysis of BehaviorSPED 514Development of knowledge and skills to conduct behavioral assessments in
school, home, and clinical settings, and to create behavior plans for
school and community inclusion. Prerequisite(s): SPED 513 and Admission to the LBSII Program or admission as a doctorate student or consent of the instructor.
Characteristics of Exceptional LearnersSPED 415Provides a foundation for the understanding of the exceptional learner
in an inclusive environment. No graduation credit for students enrolled
in a secondary education, social work or any graduate degree program. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing or above and admission to the B.A. in Urban Education,
Concentration in Elementary Education program or consent of the
instructor.
Urban Government II: Managing the External EnvironmentUPA 305Intergovernmental finance, inter-jurisdictional competition,
intergovernmental cooperation, intergovernmental cooperative agreements,
and contractual and informal relations with non-profit organizations
and governmental actors. Same as PA 305. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Urban Policy Analysis MethodsUPA 306Introduces students to the basics of policy and program evaluation using
rational model. Needs analysis, performance evaluation, data
collection methods and analysis, discounting valuation problems. Same as
UPP 306. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Globalization in Urban and Public AffairsUPA 308Study of urban and public affairs as they relate to globalization. Same as UPP 308. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Public Budgeting and Financial ManagementUPA 309Government budgeting, financial, management and the reciprocal relationship between government and the economy. Same as PA 309. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
International Student Exchange ProgramUPA 490The Student Exchange Program enables the reciprocal exchange of students
between UIC and colleges or universities in other countries. There are
a variety of programs tailored to meet the needs of CUPPA students. May
be repeated for a maximum of 36 credit hours per academic year or for a
total of 48 hours, all of which must be earned within one calendar
year. Determination of the number of credits to be granted is part of
the proposal approval process. Field work required. Prerequisite(s):
Completion of the English Composition requirement; and junior standing
or above; and approval of the College of Urban Planning and Public
Affairs; and approval of the Office of International Affairs.
Internship Experience in UPAUPA 491Two hundred twenty-five hours of service learning/practical experience
through an internship placement approved by the Urban and Public Affairs
program. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required.
Junior standing or above; and approval of the UPA program; and
completion of 12 hours of credit towards the UPA degree.
Topics in Urban and Public Affairs and AdministrationUPA 493In-depth study of selected issues on urban and public affairs. Same as
PA 493. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register
for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Senior Capstone Experience in Urban and Public Affairs IIUPA 495Students synthesize and draw upon knowledge learned in the program to
engage in projects in the urban community. Same as UPP 495. Field work
required. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above; Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Independent Study in Urban Planning and Public AffairsUPA 498Provides an opportunity for students to pursue an independent project
that is not availble through the required UPA coursework. Same as UPP
498. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Independent Study in Urban Planning and Public Affairs and AdministrationUPA 499Provides an opportunity for students to pursue an independent project
that is not available through the required UPA coursework. Same as PA
499. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to Urban StudiesUPP 101General survey of urban issues and experience using an interdisciplinary approach. US Society course.
Planning Great CitiesUPP 202What makes a city great, how cities change, can cities be planned, and
how planners plan; characteristics of Great Cities and current urban
planning issues.US Society course.
Urban Policy Analysis MethodsUPP 306Introduces students to the basics of policy and program evaluation using
rational model. Needs analysis, performance evaluation, data
collection methods and analysis, discounting valuation problems. Same as
UPA 306. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Globalization in Urban and Public AffairsUPP 308Study of urban and public affairs as they relate to globalization. Same as UPA 308. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to Urban PlanningUPP 403Patterns of city growth, physical, socio-economic, and environmental
issues. Contemporary planning issues. Future of cities. 3 undergraduate
hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Advanced undergraduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to Geospatial Analysis and VisualizationUPP 460Exploration of geospatial analysis and visualization theory and tools;
how to appropriately choose and use tools. Cognition, communication,
modeling, cartography, web authoring, 3-D visualization, and aerial and
satellite photography.3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Extensive
computer use required. Centrino 2 Duo processor, 2 GB RAM and 100 GB
hard drive minimum recommendations. Prerequisite(s): Junior
standing or above; and approval of the deparment. Priority registration
will be given to students admitted to the campus certificate program in
Geospatial Analysis and Visualization.
Geographic Information Systems for PlanningUPP 461Applications of Geographic Information Systems to urban planning and
policy making. Same as GEOG 469. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate
hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of
the instructor. Priority registration will be given to students admitted
to a campus certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and
Visualization, graduate students in Urban Planning and Policy, or
students in the Master of Arts in Real Estate program.
Intermediate GIS for PlanningUPP 462To reinforce and expand on topics taught in UPP 461 and introduce more
advanced features of GIS and its applications to urban planning and
policy. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Extensive computer use
required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and approval
of the deparment. Priority registration will be given to students
admitted to the campus certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and
Visualization.
Complexity-based Models for Planning and PolicyUPP 463Introduction to complexity-based models and their possible applications
to a range of planning and public policy issues. 3 undergraduate hours. 4
graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s):
Junior standing or above; and approval of the deparment. Priority
registration will be given to students admitted to the campus
certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and Visualization.
Recommended background: Experience in object-oriented programming is
helpful but not required.
Topics in Urban Planning and PolicyUPP 493Intensive analysis of selected planning problems or policy issues. May
be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register for more
than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.
History and Theory of Urban PlanningUPP 500Course surveys the history and theory of the planning profession and
introduces major currents of thought and innovation that have guided and
continue to shape theoretical and practical planning problems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Urban Planning and Policy program or consent of the instructor.
Urban Space, Place and InstitutionsUPP 501Students will learn to use a variety of social science disciplines to
explain and interpret the form and function of urban space, including
urbanization, suburbanization, regionalism, globalization, and
sustainability. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or the Master of Arts in Real Estate; or consent of the instructor.
Planning Skills: Computers, Methods and CommunicationUPP 502Introduction to methods for collecting, analyzing, and presenting
socio-economic and spatial data with a focus on computer-based methods
and an emphasis on effective communication of findings and dispute
resolution strategies. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor.
Plan MakingUPP 505Lecture to instruct students on making plans. Students learn to combine
knowledge, skills and values in each of three major areas of plan
making: framing problems, composing alternatives and devising
implementation strategy. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master
of Urban Planning and Policy program and credit or concurrent
registration in UPP 502; or consent of the instructor. Corequisite(s):
Requires concurrent registration in UPP 506.
Plan-Making StudioUPP 506Instructs students on making plans. Students learn to combine knowledge,
skills and values in each of these major areas of plan making: framing
problems, composing alternatives and devising implementation strategy. Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Urban Planning and Policy program and credit
or concurrent registration in UPP 502; or consent of the instructor.
Corerequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration in UPP 505.
Data Analysis for Planning and Management IUPP 510Basic introduction to data analysis techniques most commonly used in
urban planning. Addresses issues of decision-making based on limited or
imperfect information. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor.
Regional and Metropolitan-Wide PlanningUPP 517History of regional planning. Prerequisite(s): UPP 500.
Globalization and International Planning II: Comparative Planning and PoliciesUPP 521Policies and practice of public sector planning and development in three
regional areas of the world: Europe, South America, and Asia. Prerequisite(s): UPP 520 or consent of the instructor.
Globalization and International Planning: Special TopicsUPP 525Special topics selected for intensive analysis in international
development planning. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students
may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Economic Development I: AnalysisUPP 530Theoretical perspectives, data, data sources and research techniques for
analysis of regional, metropolitan and neighborhood economies. Prerequisite(s):
Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or the
Master of Arts in Real Estate; or consent of the instructor. Recommended
background: UPP 514.
Development Finance AnalysisUPP 533Financial feasibility analysis for residential, commercial, and
industrial projects. Financial valuation and accounting principles,
legal interests in real estate, and tax issues affecting cash flow and
returns on investment. Graduate standing in Urban Planning and Policy or
enrollment in the Master of Arts in Real Estate program; or consent of
the instructor. Recommended background: UPP 514.
Economic Development: Special TopicsUPP 535Special topics selected for intensive analysis in economic development.
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more
than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Community Development II: PracticeUPP 541Examines the methods and techniques used or adapted in community
development as a field of planning practice, analysis and evaluation:
emphasis on community based settings, applications and foci. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Metropolitan Housing PlanningUPP 542Urban housing market structure and dynamics; impacts of government
housing policy on market; development of local housing plans. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and UPP 514; or consent of the instructor.
Urban Revitailization and GentrificationUPP 544Urban change in U.S. cities since World War II that is associated with
socioeconomic restructure under globalization. The course examines
restructure under the new global order and its impact on cities and
urban planning and different social groups. Graduate standing in Urban
Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor.
Urban Design: MethodsUPP 551Introduction to urban design skills including free-hand 2-D sketch, 3-D rendering, PhotoShop and SketchUp (optional). Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor.
Land Use LawUPP 553Legal constraints on land use control; constitutional and statutory principles and judicial review. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Spatial Planning: MethodsUPP 557Quantitative and qualitative tools for analysis and evaluation of
spatial plans, from the regional, to the city, suburb and block,
including standards and analyses of plans at different scales, spatial
interdependence, and spatial reasoning. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor.
Urban Transportation II: Policy and MethodsUPP 561Formation and implementation of transportation policy at the national,
regional, and local levels. Students will prepare an in-depth study of a
major policy issue. Prerequisite(s): UPP 560 or consent of the instructor.
Transportation: Special TopicsUPP 565Examination of specific and current problems in urban and regional
transportation. Topics to be determined at the time the course is
offered. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register
in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Economic and Environmental PlanningUPP 571Explores the sources of environmental problems and the economic methods
used to address these problems. Previously listed as UPP 537. Prerequisite(s): UPP 570; and UPP 514; and graduate standing; or consent of the instructor.
Special Topics in Environmental Planning and PolicyUPP 575Intensive exploration of specialized topics in environmental planning and policy. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Topics in Urban Planning ResearchUPP 586Course highlights research activities and oppotunities related to research centers. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Open only to Ph.D. degree students; or consent of the instructor.
Data Analysis for Planning and Management IIUPP 589Advanced topics in data analysis and model building including specific models used in urban planning. Prerequisite(s): UPP 510 or consent of the instructor.
Professional Practice ExperienceUPP 590300 hours of practical planning experience through an internship
placement approved by the Urban Planning and Policy Program.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and completion of 12 hours of credit towards the Master of Urban Planning and Policy degree.
International Student Exchange ProgramUPP 592The Student Exchange Program enables the reciprocal exchange of students
between UIC and colleges or universities in other countries. UPP has a
number of negotiated agreements to meet the needs of students wishing to
study abroad. Determination of the number of credits to be granted is
part of the proposal approval process. Prerequisite(s): Graduate
standing in Urban Planning and Policy, completion of one semester of
coursework in UPP, and acceptance into an exchange program approved by
the Office of International Affairs.
Independent Research in Urban Planning and PolicyUPP 593Advanced study and analysis of a topic selected by a student under the
guidance of a faculty advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.
May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per
term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Topics in Urban Planning and PolicyUPP 594Intensive analysis of selected planning problems or policy issues. May
be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than
one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Independent Study in Urban Planning and PolicyUPP 596Advanced study and analysis of topic selected by student under the
guidance of faculty advisor. May be repeated. Students may register in
more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Master's Project ResearchUPP 597Preparation of plan, research report, or other document which
demonstrates readiness for professional planning responsibility.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon approval of student's faculty advisor.
Master's Thesis ResearchUPP 598Preparation of a major research paper under the guidance of a faculty committee. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon consent of the director of graduate studies.
Ph.D. Thesis ResearchUPP 599Individual study and research. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon approval of topic by the dissertation committee.