Chicago Center For ULC

About Chicago Center Founded in 1970, Chicago Center has extended the classroom walls for students from more than 30 liberal arts colleges and universities by providing practicum opportunities in all academic majors as well as urban teaching and urban social work in Chicago. We incorporated as a non-profit in 1970 and were named Urban Life Center until 2005. Chicago Centers location in Hyde Park provides a safe, diverse and culturally rich environment for students outside the classroom. Hyde Park is home to President Barack Obama and has a long history of successful racial, religious and cultural diversity and becomes the ideal laboratory for engaging cross cultural living and learning. Chicago Center students earn a full term of credit through an internship or practicum placement in the students major field and one or more seminars. Internship and Seminar instructors are experienced professionals in their fields and work with students on an individual basis. Recognized nationwide as a leader in experiential education, our name Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture reflects our commitment and relationship to one of North Americas most dynamic cities. Chicago Center equips college students and other participants to learn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars and internships.