Community Development and Planning, M.A.
Curriculum
Choice of three program tracks
10-unit track completed in three semesters (Fall or Spring start)
12-unit research track completed in four semesters, with students conducting primary research in the summer between their two years of study (Fall start only)
12-unit practice track completed in four semesters, with students engaging in two experiential learning opportunities.
Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
The Community Development and Planning Curriculum
| Curricular Feature | 10-unit | 12-unit practice | 12-unit research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses: Degree Specific | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Social Change and Institutional Transformation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fundamental Skills: Project Management Monitoring & Evaluation Organizational Leadership Spatial Analysis | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Methods of Inquiry & Subject Matter Electives | 1.5 – 2 | 1.5 – 2 | 2.5 – 3 |
| Intersectional Analysis | 0.5 – 1 | 0.5 – 1 | 0.5 – 1 |
| Principles and Ethics in Community Engagement (Common Seminar) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Experiential Learning: Studio courses Summer Global Learning Collaboratives Internships | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Directed Study | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thesis writing | 0 | 0 | 1 |
