This certificate program 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.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| PLAN 649 | Organizational and Community Response to Crises and Disasters | 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 | |
| Critical Place Studies: Theory, Research and Practice | |
| Geographical Information Systems in Landscape and Urban Planning | |
| Advanced GIS in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning | |
| Neighborhood Revitalization | |
| Housing and Community | |
| Environmental Impact Analysis for Renewable Natural Resources | |
| Social, Economic and Cultural Issues in Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources | |
| Social Impacts of Tourism | |
| Parks, Tourism and the Natural Environment | |
| Youth Development Programs and Services | |
| 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.
