Urban Studies Department
FAQs
What is the purpose of the Urban Studies program?
What are the concentrations?
What are your admissions requirements?
What career paths would I have upon finishing this degree?
Do I have to relocate for this degree?
Can I complete this degree while having a full time job?
What is the format of the classes?
When are the upcoming residencies?
How much will the program cost?
How long does it take to complete the program?
Does Eastern University offer Institutional Aid?
What is the deadline to apply?
How do I apply?
What is the purpose of the Urban Studies program?
To train leaders as change agents in urban communities.
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What are the concentrations?
• Youth Leadership: to produce professionals who are academically, theologically, and culturally competent to serve youth in an urban context.
• Community Development: To produce professionals who are competent to work with communities to revitalize their physical, economic and social infrastructure.
• Arts in Transformation: to prepare artist practitioners to become effective leaders committed to transforming urban communities.
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What are your admissions requirements?
• Follow the links below to find out the admissions requirements for each concentrations:
Youth Leadership Admissions Requirements
Community Development Admissions Requirements
Arts in Transformation Admissions Requirements
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What career paths would I have upon finishing this degree?
• Youth Leadership: social services, urban youth ministry, community organizer, program director, activist, researcher. You will be equipped with tools for staring innovative models and programs.
• Community Development: Students are prepared to work in a variety of fields addressing the complex needs of neighborhoods and may work through community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies, social service agencies, or foundations.
• Arts in Transformation: Students are prepared to implement a strategies for utilizing the arts in community service and mission; initiate a new arts-integrated community program within a church or community organization; supervise artists as teachers and community workers; develop curricula for specific learning goals, implement a funding development plan; manage arts-integrated projects including financial and personnel oversight, and program evaluation.
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Do I have to relocate to complete this degree?
No, we have students all over the country and the world who are able to complete this program. Students come to Philadelphia for residencies two times a year in the Community Development and Youth Leadership concentrations and three times a year for the Arts in Transformation concentration.
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Can I complete this degree while having a full time job?
Yes! Classes offered in a modified distance learning format that includes online learning and residencies. Every semester, there is a 7-8 day residency, which offers on ground instensive classroom experiences as well as field trips and other learning activities. Every semester, there is one class offered in a traditional format for student living locally.
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What is the format of the classes?
The program is offered in a modified distance-learning format. That means it’s delivered in a hybrid of online and on the ground classes. Every semester, students are required to attend 1 residency. These residencies last 7-8 days. Classes for the residencies are on the ground in Philadelphia. Prior to and after the residencies you will participate in an online classroom for discussions, videos, etc. There are sometimes teleconferences as well. For those who live locally there is also at least one course per semester in a traditional, weekly, on the ground format that is typically scheduled one night a week in the evening.
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When are the upcoming residencies?
Spring 2011: All concentrations - Feb. 12th - 20th
Summer 2011: June 6th-10th
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How much will the program cost?
Tuition for ’10-’11 is $590 credit. Scholarships available!
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How long does it take to complete the program?
2 years (full time) or 3 years (part time).
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Does Eastern University offer institutional aid?
Yes! While in the MA of Urban Studies program, you have the opportunity to apply for the following awards:
- Grants
- Fellowships (2-3 recipients every academic year)
- Student Employment (for local students)
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When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadlines for this academic year are:
Arts in Transformation Concentration (summer 2011 admission): April 15th
Youth Leadership Concentration (fall 2011 admission): July 1st
Community Development Concentration (fall 2011 admission): July 1st
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How do I apply?
You can apply online OR call (215) 769-3121 to request an application packet.
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