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Degree Offered
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Program Overview
Masters of Arts in Inner City Studies is a program
designed for students who intend to work in one of the
variety of positions available in human service or a
related field. A master’s project or paper is
required.
The curriculum in Inner City Studies focuses on an
interdisciplinary approach to examining the political,
economic, social, and cultural forces that impact on
inner city communities in this country and throughout
the world.
The program has established as its primary function
the retraining of inner city career persons who desire
to work in inner communities. A live interactive television
classroom connects the Center with the main campus of
Northeastern Illinois University.
The Center also provides other educational services
in cooperation with community institutions and organizations.
Programs in Inner City Studies and Mexican/Caribbean
studies are offered at:
The Center for Inner City Studies
700 East Oakwood Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60653
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill the requirements for admission
to the Graduate College.
Degree Requirements
A total of 30 credit hours of study are required for
the completion of the program.
Required Courses:
ELAD- ICSE- 411 Graduate Study in the Inner City ............
3cr.
ELAD- ICSE- 427 Seminar in the Inner City Community
............ 3cr.
ELAD- ICSE- 442 Research Methods in Inner City Studies
............3cr.
ELAD- ICSE- 443 Research Writing ............3cr.
ELAD- ICSE- 452 Field Internship ............3cr.
ELAD- ICSE- 453 Seminar in Field Internship ...3cr.
Approved Electives................................ 12cr.
(including ELAD-ICSE-431 Seminar in Inner City School
Problem, a mandatory elective)
Total 30cr.
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