Community Development deals with challenges faced by communities in the United States and other countries, particularly those in rural areas. Global economic restructuring and the devolution of government services have produced an environment in which Community Developers are called on to think and act in innovative ways.
Community Development is a progressive field, actively promoting positive social, economic, cultural and environmental change. It encourages people to see the "whole picture," engaging citizens in democratic decision making and action.
In the Great Plains IDEA Community Development Master's degree program, a diverse faculty from several institutions teaches critical thinking, ethical consideration, careful planning and involvement of all stakeholders. A Master's degree in Community Development equips the student with a breadth of perspective and depth of cutting-edge material in the field.
The Great Plains IDEA online Master's program is ideal for Community Development students and practitioners. Students seeking a professional career in Community Development can attain the necessary knowledge base without commuting or relocating. Community Development practitioners who wish to augment their training can use the skill set gained through the Community Development Master's degree to work most effectively in, or to advance beyond, their current position.
A Master's degree in Community Development is ideal for professionals in a wide variety of fields:Degree titles vary by institution. Consult each institution for the title as it will appear on the diploma.
Students select one university to be their "home institution", this is the university to which you apply, enroll and pay tuition. Students must meet the admissions requirements of the home institution. Contact the Campus Coordinator at the institution you wish to call "home" for more information.
Students seeking admission to the Community Development program must have completed an undergraduate statistics course.
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