Graduate Certificate - Community Development

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2023 Fall Course Info
Principles and Strategies of Community ChangeFoundations of Community DevelopmentCommunity and Regional Economic Policy and AnalysisCommunity Leadership and Capacity BuildingSustainable Communities
2024 Spring Course Info
Foundations of Community DevelopmentCommunity Analysis: Introduction to MethodsCommunity and Natural Resource ManagementEvaluation of Organizations and ProgramsBuilding Native Community and Economic Capacity
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Spring 2024 Course Information
Community and Natural Resource Management
Course Description
This course introduces the breadth of consideration involved in community resource management. Course content includes theoretical frameworks, methodological investigation, and applied practices to enhance community development professionals’ ability to work with their communities to plan, develop, and monitor the conservation and development of the natural resources with multiple functions.
Contacts
Instructor

Stephanie Davison
sdaviso@ksu.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

To request accommodations for this course, contact the disability support office at your home university. You must register each semester and for each course. Read more about the Great Plains IDEA process for requesting accommodations.

Textbooks

Environmental Planning Handbook for Sustainable Communities and Regions
Daniels
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 978-1611901511

Course Access
 
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Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course includes required synchronous components. Consult with the instructor for more information.

Comments

There are two required synchronous sessions meant to provide students with practical knowledge from professionals who are experts in their respective fields. The dates/times for these sessions will be provided by the instructor closer to the beginning of class. Please contact the instructor with any questions or concerns.

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