University
of Detroit Mercy’s new master's of community development program will
start its second year in the fall. The program is accepting
applications now.
The 36-hour credit program prepares graduates
for careers in a variety of roles in community development, including
municipal government, nonprofits, social service agencies and real
estate development. The program's inaugural year has attracted
teachers, youth counselors, Detroit City Council staff members and
information technology professionals.
The interdisciplinary
curriculum uses faculty and content areas from across the University.
The program model integrates human, economic, physical and
organizational aspects of community development. Service, social
justice and sustainability comprise a three-part philosophical and
ethical foundation for the program.
The master’s program ends
with a capstone project that will engage students in work with a
community group on a real-world project that could include something
like a business plan for a neighborhood development project.
Classes begin this fall. The deadline for application is July 15. Go to
http://www.udmercy.edu/mcd/ for more information.
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