CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Urban Studies?
You can do a lot with this major! Urban Studies majors go on to successful careers in academics, advocacy, business, government, law, politics, public policy, research, publishing, and much more.
Students in the M Urban Studies Program can pursue a Bachlor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.). See the Urban Studies site to learn about these options and their areas of focus.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
Career Titles of U of M Alumni with this Major
Below are job titles of recent graduates and experienced professionals. Linked job titles provide more information about the individual and their background. Please keep in mind that individual profiles may have changed since this information was first compiled.
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- Entry Level Planner, City of Minneapolis
- Entry Level Planner, Met Council Transportation Operations
- Real Estate Broker
- Homeless Advocate
- Transit Planner, Urbitran Associates
Other Common Career Titles for this Major:
- City Planner
- Community Organizer
- Director of Housing and Economic Development
- Land Development Coordinator
- Lawyer
- Legislative Research Analyst
- Lobbyist
- Planner
- Professor / Teacher
- Public Administrator
- Public Policy Director
- Transportation Planner
- Zoning Administrator
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Urban
Studies
majors develop great skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers.
These skills include:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to formulate
clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well
with diverse groups
- Independent,
self-motivated work ethic
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can guide your search for a volunteer position that matches your interests. When you volunteer in the community, you work for a good cause and explore potential career options. Volunteering also provides you with opportunities to network, build your resume, and develop professional skills.
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