What will I learn?

Program objectives are (1) skill development in research, program evaluation, and policy design to address a myriad of socio-economic challenges in communities in the United States (2) advanced knowledge of urban theory and the ability to apply of critical skills in using major theories, methods, and approaches in urban affairs research (3) ability to independently conceptualize, design, and implement research on significant urban problems to strengthen communities and present these findings to academic and community audiences (4) prepare students to work with community partners to create actionable and high-quality research to assist in their endeavors (5) show competence in advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (72 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work or minimum of 48 hours of graduate credit beyond the master鈥檚 degree)

Tuition fees

$18,514.00 (15,62,099) per year

USD $18,514 for 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

107 Scates Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A Baccalaureate or Masters Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing an earned bachelors or masters degree, depending on program requirements. In cases, where a programs accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. The degree must have been awarded by an accredited college or university. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

International students must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher