Urban ecology is the study of human settlements - from rural communities to megacities - consisting of dynamic relationships between social, natural, and built systems. The urban ecology program in City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah takes an action-oriented, community-engaged approach to help students gain the knowledge and skills to foster sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. The program is responsive to urban and rural problems and opportunities that exist in the Intermountain West such as population growth and demographic change, economic restructuring, natural resource management, and climate change. As a student in the urban ecology program, you will engage with topics such as sustainability, ecological planning, land use and transportation, economics, law, housing, disaster resilience, dark skies, and community engagement. Many of the classes will take you out of the classroom and involve you in hands-on research and engagement in local communities and environments. In your senior year, you"ll take the Ecological Planning Workshop, which applies and synthesizes what you"ve learned to tackle a real-world planning project with a local community. The undergraduate program in urban ecology will prepare you for graduate study or a career in planning or design, sustainability, public health, public policy, community development, and other fields working at the nexus of people, place, and design. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The predominant consideration in your admissions decision is your academic record. We particularly emphasize: - Rigorous course selection throughout high school career (particularly college-level courses such as AP, IB, and dual/concurrent enrollment)
- Grade trends
- Cumulative unweighted GPA
- Excellence in academic achievement, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors
- Satisfactory completion of all high school graduation requirements
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| Test Scores: | - DuoLingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.