Overview

Community development is a practice-based profession that promotes increased quality-of-life for residents of rural and urban communities of place, identity and/or interest though economic opportunities, sustainable initiatives, organization, education and participative democracy.

The Community Development Graduate Certificate online program from Kansas State University s offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA), which offers you a unique chance to take classes from multiple, high-quality universities. Expand your professional network by collaborating with classmates and expert faculty from across the country who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the coursework.

Careers

This certificate program serves community leaders, practitioners and those committed to people and places in fields such as:

community and regional planning
parks and recreation
housing agencies
applied sociology
economic development
environmental and social justice
cooperative extension

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Special Studies in Community Development

Community Engagement

Applied Community Development

Community Leadership and Capacity Building

Economic Development, Strategies and Programs

Evaluation of Organizations and Programs

Government, Politics and Community Development

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants should plan to apply within two to three months from the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours

If your primary language is not English, you must meet English proficiency standards before you can enroll in courses at K-State
All supplemental documents will be requested as you fill out the application. Please upload all materials directly into the application. Unofficial transcripts must be obtained from each institution attended.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

7464 USD / full

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Out-of-State

7464 USD / full

≈ 7464 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

7464 USD / full

≈ 7464 USD / full

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