New Haven,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Urban Studies is a multidisciplinary discipline rooted in examining cities and constructed environments through both physical and social lenses. This major at Yale operates within the university's liberal arts tradition, leveraging resources from the Yale School of Architecture. It encompasses urban design, development, architectural history, urban theory, globalization, infrastructure studies, transportation systems, heritage conservation, and participatory planning. Students gain expertise in: historical and theoretical perspectives on urban forms and societies, analytical frameworks for spatial understanding of cities, and both practical and innovative approaches to urban planning and design.