Additional Learning Experiences

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning offers several unique learning opportunities. The following courses and programs create hands on experiential learning opportunities for students in all of our majors and minors.

Experiential/Community Engaged Learning Opportunities

• Climate Justice/Action/Resilience Scholars Program (CJARS)
• Life Course Scholars (LCS) Program
• Mexican Migration Field Research Program (MMFRP)
• Urban Challenges: Food Systems
• Urban Challenges: Homelessness in San Diego

Internship and Applied Learning Opportunities

• NAIOP University Challenge
• UCDC

Advanced Research and Instructional Opportunities

• Senior Honors Thesis
• Undergraduate Instructional Apprentice