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Course Info for URST - 820 - 01, Fall 2026
Class number: 3017 Title: Urban Research Methods Department: Urban Studies
Career: Graduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 3 Current enrollment: 3 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, HL - 123 Instructor(s): Hussain, Mushahid
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Course Description:
This research seminar is designed to prepare students for conducting urban research, in Hartford or in any city. The course will include an in-depth survey of methods and approaches in the field. Students will develop research proposals and conduct research projects for term papers. The seminar is geared both for seniors working to produce honors theses and urban studies majors and minors planning on conducting independent study projects. The aim is to foster skill development and enhance training in research methodologies and techniques, including projects with applied components, community learning connections, and/or pure research endeavors.