# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/faa/minors/urban-studies-planning/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/minors/
*for the Undergraduate minor in Urban Studies & Planning*
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Urban Planning is an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes cohesion, cooperation, and compassion. As such, an Urban Studies and Planning Minor enhances many other program majors. Our students explore current issues impacting the development and functioning of communities worldwide.
Are you interested in making a positive change for the future but already have another major in mind? We invite you to learn more about a minor in Urban Studies and Planning.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: Admission criteria: 2.75 GPA, as space is available.
*for the Undergraduate minor in Urban Studies & Planning*
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Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [UP 101](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=UP%20101 "UP 101") | Introduction to City Planning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | | 3 |
| [UP 203](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=UP%20203 "UP 203") | Cities: Planning & Urban Life (prerequisite: [UP 101](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=UP%20101 "UP 101")) | |
| or [UP 185](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=UP%20185 "UP 185") | Cities in a Global Perspective | |
| Elective courses offered by UP. At least six (6) hours of coursework must be advanced courses (300- or 400-level) and distinct from credit earned for the student's major or another minor. | | 12 |
| Total Hours | | 18 |
*for the Undergraduate minor in Urban Studies & Planning*
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By enriching your college major with an Urban Studies and Planning Minor, you will:
- apply problem-solving skills and policy development techniques
- explore a broad range of communities—from local neighborhoods to international “mega-cities”
- explore the historical core of planning
- be introduced to cutting-edge research in urban studies & planning
*for the Undergraduate minor in Urban Studies & Planning*
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## **Urban & Regional Planning**
Department Head: Marc Doussard\
[Urban & Regional Planning Department website](https://urban.illinois.edu/)\
[Urban & Regional Planning Department faculty](https://urban.illinois.edu/people/meet-our-faculty/)\
111 Temple Buell Hall, 611 Taft Drive, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-3890\
[urbplan@illinois.edu](mailto:urbplan@illinois.edu)
## **College of Fine & Applied Arts**
[FAA College Website](https://faa.illinois.edu/)
## **Admissions**
For admission criteria and process, see the [Urban & Regional Planning Department website](https://urban.illinois.edu/programs-applying/minor-urban-studies-planning/) or contact the department via [email](mailto:urbplan@illinois.edu).