The Masters of Science in Community Development is a 36 credit hour program. Each regular course is worth 3 credit hours, and the practicum/thesis is worth 6.  For more detailed information on the Masters of Science in Community Development visit Dr. Green's Information Page available by clicking here.

The Degree requirements are as follows:

MSCD Required Courses (21 credit hours)

COD 575                Sociology of Community

COD 600                Community Development in Theory and Practice

COD 624                Leadership Development

COD 680                Community Development Research Methods

COD 685                Seminar on Issues in Community Development

COD 698                Practicum in  Community Development, or

COD 699                Thesis Research

MSCD Elective Courses (must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours)

COD 521                Sustainable Development

COD 522                Environment and Society

COD 526                The Delta in Global Context

SOC 567                 Sociology of Development

COD 574                Applied Rural Sociology

COD 580                Social Organization and Change

COD 585                Population and Environment    

COD 620                Community Development and Political Dynamics

COD 630                Financing Community Development Projects

COD 635                Community Development Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

COD 640                Education and Participatory Community Development

COD 670                Sociology of Rural Poverty

Students may pursue a track of study in either Sustainable Development or Economic Development. These courses count toward elective requirements.

 Sustainable Development Track*                                 

COD 521  Sustainable Development                                 

COD 522  Environment and Society                                  

COD 526  Delta in Global Context                                    

COD 580  Social Organization and Change                       

* Plus the required courses listed above                             

Economic Development Track*

Required Classes Offered in the College of Business

ECO 560 TBA Economic Development (or equivalent)

ECO 612  Management Economics

ECO 623  Public Finance

ECO 652  Business Conditions Analysis

* Plus the required courses listed above