This Certificate in Community Development provides a student with an understanding of the principles and processes of community development. It addresses issues of decision making and leadership, human organization and communication, institutional capacity and enhancement, and resource mobilization and management. It also gives attention to special populations in development processes and outcomes.
This program was closed for new enrollments effective November 8, 2024 and inactivated on January 2, 2025. Students enrolled on November 8, 2024 will be allowed to complete the program contingent upon proper processes and approvals.
Course List Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
PLAN 661 | Information and Communication in Planning | 3 |
RPTS 605/RWFM 605 | Community Organization and Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| 6 |
| Land Economics | |
| Rural Real Estate Appraisal and Organization | |
| Design for Active Living | |
| Survey of Human Behavior and Design | |
| Geographic Information System for Resource Management | |
| Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems | |
| Principles and Practices of Leadership in Human Resource Development | |
| Urban Geography | |
| Human Impact on the Environment | |
| Applications in GIS | |
| Community and Public Health | |
| Overview of Tourism | |
| Heritage Tourism | |
| Structure and Function of Urban Settlements | |
| Landscape Architectural Theory | |
| Geographical Information Systems in Landscape and Urban Planning | |
| Advanced GIS in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning | |
| Neighborhood Revitalization | |
| Housing and Community | |
| Parks, Tourism and the Natural Environment | |
| Youth Development Programs and Services | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment | |
| Seminar in Race and Ethnic Relations | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
Final examination conducted by the Advisory Council. The test will be based on the material from PLAN 649 and RPTS 605/RWFM 605. Student will be asked to take it when applying for the certificate.