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Chair and Departmental Faculty Advisor, Urban Studies
Jürgen von Mahs
Associate Professor, Urban Studies
freiherr@newschool.edu

Student Success Advisor, Urban Studies 
Ahdya Attea
Lang Academic Advisor
ahdya@newschool.edu

Curriculum Notice:  We are in the midst of an exciting redesign of this curriculum that addresses the urgent challenges of our time, building new programs and majors that are responsive to the changing world and tap into The New School’s unique strengths and groundbreaking work. Students who begin their studies at Lang in fall 2026 or after can take courses in this subject area and further pursue it through minors, electives, or broader individualized study. Students interested in pursuing a guided study of this subject are encouraged to speak with their Student Success Advisor for more information. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor.

Requirements for the BA in Urban Studies for Students Who Began Their Studies at Lang Before the Fall 2026 Semester

Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Urban Studies Requirements Worksheets below.

Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program should consult their core faculty advisor.

REQUIREMENTSCREDITS

Introductory courses:

Choose one:

  • UURB 2100 Urban Worlds: Social Justice and the Lived City (spring)
  • ULEC 2620 Urban Worlds: Social Justice and the Lived City (fall)
3

Other required courses:

  • 1 Urban Methods elective (3–4 credits)
    • 1 NYC Experiential Learning elective (3–4 credits)
    • 1 2000-level Urban Studies elective (3–4 credits)
    • 4 3000-level Urban Studies electives (12–16 credits)
    • 2 4000-level Urban Studies electives (6–8 credits)
    		27–36

    Senior Capstone. Senior Seminars can be taken for a range of credits (1–4), depending on the nature of the senior capstone project. A minimum of 4 credits must be allocated to the two courses together.

    • UURB 4900 Senior Thesis, Fall (1–4 credits)
    • UURB 4901 Senior Thesis, Spring (1–4 credits)
    		4–8
    Total Credits34–47

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