The City and Regional Studies program allows students to pursue knowledge in a range of disciplines, from sociology to politics to architecture. You will explore the physical patterns of cities while learning to address the social, political, economic, and environmental considerations. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, you will gain strong writing skills, develop both qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, and build the capacity to think critically about the world around you. It prepares students to understand the complex issues that impact the human environment by addressing social, political, economic, environmental, and physical forces. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to better advocate for social equity and justice in communities in the U.S. or abroad. The Catholic University of America's four-year, 120-credit-hour undergraduate program in city and regional studies is an interdisciplinary, non-professional degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Studies (B.S.C.R.S.). It prepares students to understand the complex issues that impact the human environment by addressing social, political, economic, environmental, and physical forces. Students develop skills to explore and evaluate not only the physical patterns of cities and their surrounding regions (i.e., the buildings, street networks, open spaces, etc.) but also gain a more holistic insight into the complex challenges of contemporary urban life.