Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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Purpose and Focus

The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs is dedicated to the personal and academic development of its students, the advancement of the theoretical and applied body of knowledge of its disciplines, and the improvement of public policy and professional practices. Undergraduate study in the college emphasizes improvement of the quality of urban life through preparing students for professional practice in each of its disciplines. This is accomplished by participating in a dynamic partnership of interdisciplinary learning, service, and scholarship that is founded on active collaboration among students, faculty, professionals, and community members. Faculty in the college are scholars as well as professionals who are well qualified to guide the development of students into discipline-based professional practice.

Departments, Majors, and Undergraduate Degrees

College of Urban Affairs
Library Science Program

Department of Communication Studies
Communication Studies — Bachelor of Arts

Department of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice — Bachelor of Arts

Department of Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies — Bachelor of Arts
Environmental Studies — Bachelor of Science

Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
Journalism and Media Studies — Bachelor of Arts

Department of Marriage, Family and Community Counseling

Department of Public Administration
Public Administration — Bachelor of Science

School of Social Work
Social Work — Bachelor of Social Work

Graduate Degree Programs

Communication Studies — Master of Arts
Criminal Justice — Master of Arts, Professional Master’s Degree
Environmental Studies — Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science
Journalism and Media Studies — Master of Arts
Marriage & Family Therapy — Master of Science
Public Administration — Master of Public Administration
Social Work — Master of Social Work

Minors

Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Environmental Studies
Family Studies
Journalism and Media Studies

Admission to the College

Minimum GPA: 2.50

Admission Policies

Students are admitted to degree programs offered by the departments and schools in the college; thus, admission requirements vary and prospective students should consult departmental/school requirements in the appropriate sections. The College of Urban Affairs has an overall cumulative 2.50 grade point average entrance and graduation requirement. Individual departments and schools within the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs may have specific requirements for their majors.

Transfer Policies

Students should refer to the Student Advising Center for the specific articulation of transfer credit. University policies require that a candidate for the bachelor’s degree must complete the last 30 semester credits in uninterrupted residence as a major in the college from which the degree is expected.

College Policies

Academic Requirements

Students may not fulfill the university and college requirements with courses in their major field. No course may satisfy more than one requirement. The only exceptions to this policy are the international and multicultural courses. Students fulfilling these college requirements will simultaneously satisfy Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas general education requirements.

Probation/Suspension

Students whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00 will be put on university probation.
Students should consult with the Student Advising Center regarding the college’s processing for the university’s probation policy and for the procedure for reinstatement following university suspension.

Advisement

The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Student Advising Center provides academic advising for the disciplines that comprise the College of Urban Affairs: Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, Journalism and Media Studies, Marriage, Family and Community Counseling; Public Administration, and Social Work. The Student Advising Center responds to the needs of its students by assisting them with clarifying academic goals, developing meaningful educational plans, selecting the appropriate courses, and monitoring student progress. Advising is conducted primarily by appointment Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling 895-1009.

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