Foundations of Community Development

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Focuses on development within the context of communities and draws on a holistic approach that encompasses social, economic and ecological dimensions of development. Orients students to municipal, state, national and international examples of development. Critical analyses of the application of development-related practices and policies implemented locally and internationally equip students with key assessment tools for complex systems. Presentations from key stakeholders grant students with first-hand information regarding issues, challenges and solutions that have been applied to various community development contexts.