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Through an intensive urban studies curriculum that explores 20th century Detroit history, urban planning, the non-profit sector, creative writing, and more, students learn about the city in a comprehensive way that isn’t available through single course offerings. As an experiential program, the classes are not the only way you learn of the city - yet they provide vital tools and insight to take with you through your own experiences in Detroit.
Because the U-M Residential College (RC) is the academic sponsor for Semester in Detroit, all courses offered are listed through the RC. PLEASE NOTE, however: you do not have to be an RC student to participate. Semester in Detroit is available to ALL U-M undergraduates regardless of your school or department.
Most SID courses can be used to meet College of LSA distribution requirements for the social sciences and the humanities. In some cases, SID courses can be used to meet concentration requirements (but this is ultimately determined by your concentration advisor.)
Finally, the credits you earn in Semester in Detroit count towards the LSA Minor in Urban Studies. To learn more about how Semester in Detroit fulfills the requirements of the Urban Studies minor, visit the webpage: Earning the Urban Studies Minor.
