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Community Development Graduate Programs

Explore this four-year course planner for the community development master's degree.

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Master's Degree Core Courses 18 credit hours

Students are to complete all six core courses (18 credit hours). Students are advised to register for no more than six credit hours each semester without talking to their advisor first. 
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Foundations of Community Development3Stephanie DavisonStephanie DavisonStephanie DavisonKSUKSUKSUKSU
Principles and Strategies of Community Change3Abbey EckbergNDSUKSU
Organizing for Community Change3Abby Tobias-LauermanAbby Tobias-LauermanSDStateSDState
Community Analysis: Introduction to Methods3Weiwei ZhangWeiwei ZhangSDStateSDState
Community and Natural Resource Management3Stephanie DavisonStephanie DavisonKSUKSU
Community and Regional Economic Policy and Analysis3Daniela M. MattosUNLUNL

Electives

Customize your master's degree by choosing six electives. This may include the course from the list below, as well as courses in the section titled "Courses in the Area of Working with Native Communities," and the capstone experience. Consult with your academic advisor to be sure you're on the right track.
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Community Engagement for Civic Change3UNL
Community Leadership and Capacity Building3KSU
Economic Development and Strategies and Programs3Daniela M. MattosUNL
Evaluation of Organizations and Programs3Elizabeth SchultzKSU
Gov't, Politics & Community Development3Dane MataicNDSU
Grantwriting3Amber JensenAmber JensenSDStateSDState
Housing and Development Programs3Na'Shon EdwardsKSU
Immigrants & Communities3Weiwei ZhangSDState
Land Development Planning3Don BurgerSDState
Sustainable Communities3Maria Van Der MaatenKSUKSU
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Elective in CD: GIS for Community Development3Shakil KashemKSU
Nonprofit Management3Mary EmeryUNL
Special Topics Elective in Community Development3KSUKSU

Courses in the Area of Working with Native Communities

These courses are also electives.
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Introduction to Native Community Development3John Phillips
Building Native Community and Economic Capacity3John PhillipsSDState

Capstone

Courses related to capstone requirements are available through your home university. A list of potential culminating experiences can be found in the Community Development Student Handbook. Credit hours required will vary by capstone experience.  Consult with your academic advisor about course selection and scheduling. 
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Capstone: Thesis or Creative Componentmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities