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Associate of Urban Studies

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A certificate on urban planning and policy theory for students outside the master's in urban planning.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Urban Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Urban Studies Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

Students take the 21st-century city course
A 4-semester-hour focus area selective such as cities
Sustainability and climate change
And further electives
For 12 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 75
or US high school or college English composition
or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
F-1 visa
I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,218 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Chula Vista (main campus)
Faculty or school	Business
Department	Community, Economic & Urban Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
27 Nov 2026
13 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.