Planning and Community Development
General
Program Title
Planning and Community Development
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Planning and Community Development provides graduate students and professionals in the field with a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary education in planning and community development that will further their career goals. The certificate assumes that 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 Graduate Certificate would enhance work opportunities for graduate students and professionals 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?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
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
Apply planning principles to city and community development.
Outcome
Formulate policies and propose appropriate programs in a variety of planning areas for various outcomes.
Outcome
Engage in innovative thinking and integrative problem solving.
Outcome
Demonstrate effective written communication for different purposes and audiences.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8217
Program Code
340842016