The Urban Studies Department at Queens College offers a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs, which provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of cities, especially New York City. We prepare students for professional work in urban administration, organization and policy in the public and nonprofit sectors.
- The Master’s program provides opportunities for students to learn about current issues in urban affairs.
- Courses are taught by researchers and by practitioners, including government officials and directors of community-based organizations.
- We offer many evening courses as well as occasional weekend or online courses, which allow students to learn in a flexible environment.
We invite applications from students with undergraduate or M.A. degrees who are interested in preparing for professional work in urban administration, organization, and policy in the public and nonprofit sectors. We do not require GRE Scores, but we want students who seek to become leaders in urban affairs.
If your undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater, you can apply to matriculate. If not, you can be admitted on a probabtionary basis, or apply for non-matriculated status. To apply, you should apply through the online process.
For more detailed information regarding the admissions process, please visit the MA APPLICATION CENTER to apply.
Graduate Current Course Offerings
Advisement Center for Current Students
See a sample syllabus of the introductory required class, Social Justice in Theory and Practice (URBST 705)
Information about financial aid can be found here. Scholarship information can be found here.