Program: General Studies B.G.S., with Urban Studies Concentration - 2 Year Plan of Study - University of South Florida - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 17, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Positions

Urban and Regional Planners
Sociologists (with Ph.D. or Master’s)

Potential Entry Level Salary Range

$50,000 - $75,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

PAD 2000 - Introduction to Public and Community Service Credit(s): 3
URS 3002 - Introduction to Urban Studies Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Semester 2 (Spring)

URP 4050 - Introduction to Urban Planning Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

URP 4052 - Urban Planning and Sustainability Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 5 (Spring)

IDS 4934 - Senior Capstone for BSAS/BGS Credit(s): 3
(Meets TGEH - High Impact Practice requirement)
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 9