Urban Studies majors at Queens College develop a critical understanding of the issues facing our cities, especially New York City, learn how to conduct urban-related research, perform urban policy analysis, and develop valuable skills including writing a policy brief, creating effective oral presentations, and writing critically insightful papers. We train professionals in a range of careers, including those in urban planning, policymaking, governance, social welfare and service provision, non-profit management, labor organizing, human resources, community organizing, and many others. Exciting entry-level and advanced courses that address current issues, controversies, and debates on topics such as diversity, poverty, sustainability, segregation, environmental change, underemployment, gentrification, homelessness, community planning, health services, and urban politics. Exposure to issues facing citizens and decision-makers in New York City and in other metropolitan areas in the United States and across the world. The application of critical social theory to the formulation and evaluation of social and economic policies.