COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development II: Organizing for Community Change

Course Number: Community Development (C DEV) 505, XF, XH

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: 5/19-8/8/2008

   This course will examine the role of civil society in community planning efforts and offer students a comparative approach to planning theories and approaches. It will also focus on change within communities and the roles of government, planners, and citizens in reacting to or shaping change. Students will have an opportunity to explore current issues related to planning and dealing with change by examining controversial practices such as covenants and land trusts, as well as by studying various community responses to change. Students will understand how citizens, firms and governments act to improve their community and region; the structure and implications of power; the relation between social relationships and economic activity, coalition building, concepts of inclusiveness (class, gender, ethnicity, geography), voice, and conflict and its management in communities and regions. The course will cover dimensions of social capital and the context of change. Students will learn to use this knowledge to promote equitable change at the community and regional level. They will study the implications of economic and demographic shifts on strategies and tactics for change and explore various resources for supporting these efforts.

Prerequisite: Department Permission is required for this course: Contact Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capability, Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Tim Borich

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Orientation in Community Development

Course Number: Community Development (C DEV) 520X, XF, XH

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $415 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

   Introduction to the Community Development program. Focus on on-line delivery methods, graduate level research and writing, technology skills.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capability, Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Mary Emery

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Grant Writing for Community Development Professionals Course

Course Number: Community Development (C DEV) 523X, Section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: 5/27-8/1/2008

   Learn to write grant proposals for the field of Community Development. Students will review existing proposals and draft parts of their own proposals.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department (Carrie Brus; cbrus@iastate.edu )

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access.

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Sue Maes

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Special Topics

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 590X, XF

Credit: 1-3 graduate credits

Tuition: $415 per credit

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: 5/19-8/8/2008

   Special Topics in Community Development.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capability, Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department (Carrie Brus; cbrus@iastate.edu )

Note: May be applied toward: Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Arranged

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Creative Component or Thesis

Course Number: Community Development (C DEV) 599, XF

Credit: 6 graduate credits

Tuition: $2490 graduate

Dates: 5/19-8/8/2008

   This is the capstone for the Community Development specialization. Students will either do a creative component with a report or a research-based thesis.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department (Carrie Brus; cbrus@iastate.edu)

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Arranged

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu