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Course Overview

Located in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, the program is centered on the in-depth examination and analysis of social, cultural, economic, and institutional structures that impact urban communities. The Urban Community Studies graduate program uses ethnographic data collection and other action-based research methodologies to examine and analyze the multiplicity of research issues, assumptions, and questions about urban communities. The aim of this approach is to forge culturally relevant understandings of human relationships in the Chicago metropolitan area and worldwide.

Program Benefits

The Master of Arts in Urban Community Studies prepares students to be scholars/activists related to issues affecting urban areas.

Through the program students will:

  • Examine the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural forces that impact the current trends and development of local, national, and global urban communities.
  • Use ethnographic data collection and other action based research methodologies to examine people and processes in urban communities.
  • Comprehensively examine theories, concepts, and philosophies related to urban communities.
  • Demonstrate in writing and orally an in-depth understanding of urban issues by developing a culturally relevant thesis.

Career Options

The Urban Community Studies graduate program prepares students to acquire employment in administrative and executive positions in urban educational, human and social service agencies.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

An applicant’s undergraduate academic record must reflect an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All undergraduate work is included in the evaluation. Post-bachelor’s work in graduate-level courses, if any, is expected to average 3.0 (B) or better. Applicants must meet any additional program requirements.

Goals and Objectives

Submit a two-page statement addressing your goals and objectives specific to the program to which you are applying.

Letters of Recommendation

Two recommenders must each submit a letter of recommendation and the Letter of Recommendation Form on your behalf. Recommenders should be professors and/or employers who can attest to your qualifications. One letter should be from a former professor if you have been in school in the last five years. Recommendation letters from non-supervisory co-workers, family members, or friends will not be accepted. If a recommender submits a letter and form by mail to the Office of Graduate Admissions, his or her signature must appear across the back seal of the envelope.

Alternatively, you can send a link to your recommenders through your online application portal. By accessing the links, your recommenders can complete the Letter of Recommendation Form and submit the letters of recommendation electronically, directly to Northeastern. If you scan or email copies of letters of recommendation, these will not be accepted.

Application Fee

The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card), or in-person (cash, check, money order, debit, or credit card).

All standardized test scores (i.e. GRE, GMAT, TAP, Basic Skills, TOEFL, IELTS, ECE, or WES evaluation) must be sent directly from the organization to be considered official.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:

  • Non-immigrant student visa status
  • English language proficiency

Fees

In-stateTuition and fees: $ 9242

Out-of-state Tuition and fees: $ 17033

This information was accurate on : 06/04/2021
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