The
Urban Project is a collaboration of the Micah Program and
first-rate academic departments and programs that offer degrees
dealing with urban problems, including
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American
Studies
Civil Engineering
Communication Disorders
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Economics
Educational Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Pre-Law Studies
Political Science
Public Health
Public Policy Studies
Social Work
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Use
these links to learn more about the Urban Project:
Special Features
Areas
of Study
The
Micah Program and the Urban Project
* How
to Apply
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Special
Features of the Urban Project
The
Urban Project addresses vital social
problems. By the end of this century,
75% of the world's population will
live in cities--a staggering increase.
By mid-century, there will be more
than forty megacities of 18 million
or more.
And
they will have problems. Even the
smaller cities of today are often
places of considerable poverty and
economic injustice. Not only do
they place massive strains on local
food and energy supplies and on
the environment, but they also face
major challenges in providing affordable
housing, transportation, education,
healthcare, crime control, and social
services.
How
can we do better? Saint Louis University
is committed to finding out.
The
Urban Project offers you
A
seminar in urban career opportunities:
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Hear
from experts working in all areas
of urban studies and related fields
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Shadow
professionals and learn about promising
majors, advanced degree programs,
and job prospects.
A
partnership among academic departments and programs
that offer excellent internships and undergraduate
research opportunities:
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Gain
experience in agencies, local municipalities,
and community organizations
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Work
with research faculty studying promising solutions
to urban problems.
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First-hand
experience of urban realities
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Professional
research and presentation skills.
Excellent
emloyment opportunities:
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Degrees
offered by participating departments and
programs all have excellent employment prospects.
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Your
B.A. or B.S. will open doors in charitable
foundations, hospitals and clinics, governmental
agencies, public and private schools, and
a variety of community organizations.
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Urban
Problems and the Areas of Study at SLU That Address Them
Use
these links to learn more about participating academic
departments and programs, the majors offered, the courses
involved, experiential-learning opportunites, and employment
information:
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The
Micah Program and the Urban Project
Unique
in the nation, the Urban Project of Saint Louis University
is a collaboration of the Micah Program and more
than a dozen academic departments and programs at SLU
that offer degrees dealing with urban problems. We prepare
students, not only to understand the many challenges
facing American cities and the urban poor, but also
to draw on various disciplines to find the best possible
solutions.
The
Micah Program offers Urban Project Students a Great
Freshman Year
By
enrolling in the Micah Program, you'll be
involved in a nationally recognized learning
community that allows opportunities for new
students interested in working among the urban
poor to
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Live
together in community on-campus
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Take
core freshman courses together
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Perform
service in vibrant but struggling neighborhoods
near the University
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Gather
weekly for reflection and prayer for the people
they are serving.
Saint
Louis University and the Micah Program were recognized
in Saviors of Our Cities:
A Survey of Best College and University Civic Partnerships.
The survey concluded that
St.
Louis University reflects the best of the Jesuit devotion
to the inner city poor. Foregoing an opportunity to
move to a suburban location,the university chose to
remain and help revitalize downtown St. Louis. The
university has created a remarkable community service
institution in the form of the Micah Program. This
program...effectively links administrative, faculty,
and student resources with a variety of community
partners.
How
to Apply
Graduating
high-school students wishing to participate in the Micah
Program and the Urban Project during their freshman
year at college should apply on the Micah web site no
later than May 1. This application is separate from
the Admissions application and the Housing and Res Life
application. You will find more information and an application
on the Micah Program's web site.
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