Specialization in Community Development
Authority to enact and implement policies is increasingly influenced by the ability of various levels of governments to cooperate with one another and with non-governmental entities. Growth management exemplifies this concept with its emphasis on cross-jurisdictional collaboration, balancing economic development, social and cultural needs, and protection of ecologically sensitive areas. The given built environment requires the search for innovative approaches, leadership and understanding of power structures, social networks and economic decision making. The course will focus on equipping the analyst to develop:
- understanding of multi-jurisdictional /organizational decision-making
- ability to articulate the needs of multiple constituencies
- conflict resolution skills
- methods of social network analysis
Specialization Faculty
- Margaret Reid, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma), Professor, Political Science
- William A. Schwab, Ph.D. (Ohio State University), Professor, Sociology
Course of Study (12 hours)
Specific courses will be selected in consultation between the student and the student's curriculum committee. Examples of appropriate courses are:
- History of Urban Form - ARCH 5493
- Land Use - LAW 6403
- Planning Approaches to Geographic Information Systems - LARC 4343
- Urban Form Field Study - LARC 4123
- The Community SOCI 5133
- PADM Special Topics 584V Community Development
- Short course in UCINET or other (social network analysis software--elective-one hour)
- PLSC5173 Community Development (Irregular)
Community development encompasses the political, social, and economic issues that shape contemporary communities. The seminar examines substantive issues in community development, related theories, and techniques. A major focus of the course will be on low-income and minority neighborhoods and efforts to create more inclusive communities in the U.S. and abroad