About the Dual Title
Students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Anthropology can apply to earn a Ph.D. in Anthropology with a dual-title in Urban Sustainability. This dual-title degree is designed to prepare professionals to solve challenging urban problems that require working across disciplines. Students enrolled in this dual title program take courses in topics and develop specific skills relating to urban sustainability. Students in Anthropology will also conduct an internship or science exchange in Urban Sustainability, help develop and participate in colloquia and seminars, perform community service, and write funding proposals. The dual-title coursework follows competencies outlined by the Transformative Research in Urban Sustainability Training program. More Info
Available Courses
Students are required to take five core courses plus 12 elective credits of Urban Sustainability coursework. A minimum of 7 of the 12 elective credits must be from coursework outside of the student's home department.
| Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| Class Number | Class Name |
| ANT 5060 | Urban Anthropology |
| BIO 7310 | Sustainability of Urban Environmental Systems |
| COM 7170 | Health Communication |
| GS 0900 | Essential Research Practices: Responsible Conduct of Research |
| UP 6470 | Environmental Planning |
| Elective Courses | |
|---|---|
| Class Number | Class Name |
| ANT 5565 | Urban Archaeology |
| ANT 6570 | Archaeological Laboratory Analysis |
| BIO 5040 | Biometry |
| BIO 5180 | Field Investigations in Biological Sciences |
| BIO 7011/PHC 7410 | Principles of Toxicology |
| BIO 7540 | Ecosystem and Landscape Ecology |
| CE 6270 | Sustainability Assessment and Management |
| CE/PSC 6910 | Pharmaceutical Waste: Environmental Impact and Management |
| CE 7280 | Applied Environmental Microbiology |
| CE 7995 | River Assessment and Restoration |
| COM 7160 | Crisis Communication |
| ECO 6200 | Advanced Regulation and Regulated Industries |
| ECO 6520 | Advanced State and Local Public Finance |
| ECO 6800 | Advanced Urban and Regional Economics |
| FPH 7420 | Principles of Environmental Health |
| GEL 5000 | Geological Site Assessment |
| GEL 5510 | Environmental Fate and Transport of Pollutants |
| GEL 5610 | Special Topics in Geology |
| LEX 7231 | Environmental Law |
| UP 5110 | Urban Planning Process |
| UP 5430 | Cities and Food |
| UP 6120 | Planning Studies and Methods |
| UP 6260 | Land Use Policy and Planning |
| UP 6700 | Geographic Information Systems |