Planning and Community Development
General
Program Title
Planning and Community Development
Degree Designation
CERT
Award Type
Certificates
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
A certificate program providing students in any undergraduate program at St. Cloud State University and other eligible external students an opportunity to develop a body of knowledge in planning and community development that will further their career goals. Planning and community development is a cross-disciplinary field of study that works to improve the economic, social, and environmental qualities of our communities. It focuses on the design and implementation of programs designed to make a community a better place to live and work. This undergraduate certificate would enhance work opportunities for students, given the applied and professional nature of the program.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
Herberger Business School
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
For current students: Accepted in a current major
For professionals looking for credentialing either an earned AA degree, BA, BS, or professional experience in public administration or a related field.
For professionals looking for credentialing either an earned AA degree, BA, BS, or professional experience in public administration or a related field.
Required GPA for graduation
2.0
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in planning.
Outcome
Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes and audiences.
Outcome
Describe applications of planning to city and community development.
Outcome
Formulate policies and propose appropriate programs to meet desired outcomes in a variety of planning areas.
Outcome
Interpret, design, and conduct basic research using metholdogy from the various planning domains to interpret findings.
Outcome
Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving.
Outcome
Understand the effects of different planning programs and practices to variety of communities.
Outcome
Apply ethical standards to address planning policy issues, evaluate planning discipline and practice.
Outcome
Enhance capacity for independent work as well as teamwork.
Outcome
Demonstrate effective writing and communication for different purposes.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8216
Program Code
340832016