Urban Studies Program Launches Semester in New York
Starting in the spring of 2018, the College will offer a study-away Semester in New York City program for students from across the country.
In the 2018 spring semester, Manhattan College’s Urban Studies program will launch a semester in New York program, designed for students who want to study away from their home campuses and take advantage of Manhattan College’s location in New York City.
The program will include:
- Classes in urban studies, including field trips around the city led by professors
- Full integration into Manhattan College life, including a room in the residence halls, meal plan, and access to all student services
- Cocurricular opportunities to enjoy all that New York City has to offer, including events organized by the College’s Slice of New York City club, Residence Life’s Saturdays in the City program, and Campus Ministry and Social Action initiatives.
A Lasallian Catholic liberal arts college in New York City, Manhattan College offers access to networks of alumni and internships, so that students in the Semester in New York program can make most of their time in New York City.
The Urban Studies Program gives students the opportunity to learn firsthand how cities work. The program offers the most field-based, hands-on courses outside of the classroom and in New York City, and also has connections to various nonprofits, urban planners, local politicians and developers.
Semester in New York students will be offered a full slate of urban studies courses — offered by faculty in history, psychology, sociology, English, environmental studies and other departments — as well as the opportunity to join other classes needed for their degree, space permitting.
Classes range from an introduction to urban theory, to a history of the musical, to the politics of New York City, and more. It is a multidisciplinary program that is geared toward students with backgrounds in liberal arts, business, engineering and other interests.
To apply for the program, or to learn more, visit http://manhattan.edu/semesterinnewyork, or contact Adam Arenson, Ph.D., director of the urban studies program and associate professor of history, at adam.arenson@manhattan.edu and (718) 862-7317.