Certificate in Community Planning & Development
Course of Study
Objectives
The Certificate in Community Planning and Development has two major objectives: to provide students with a grounding in land use and environmental planning, economic development, law and policy analysis, infrastructure programming, and growth management; and to develop an understanding of economic, social, legal, ethical, and political contexts within which decisions about land use, economic growth, and environmental protection are made. These objectives are met through course readings, class lectures and discussions, case analyses, and problem-solving exercises in various community-based settings.
Students select four courses (12 credits) from among the following courses from the graduate Community Planning & Development program (at least one course must be selected from each of Groups A and B, or students may propose other courses from the CPD program pending approval by the coordinator).
Requirements
The Certificate requires the completion of twelve credit hours of coursework. At least one course must be selected from each group.
Group A: Land Use and the Environment
- CPD 660 Introduction to Community Planning
- CPD 661 Land Use Control and Zoning
- CPD 664 Principles of Design
- CPD 668 Local Environmental Planning
Group B: Community and Regional Development
- CPD 615 Citizen Involvement and Dispute Resolution in Planning
- CPD 652 Introduction to Community Development
- CPD 667 Housing and Real Estate
- PPM 650 State and Regional Economic Development
For more information, please contact:
Susan Moore, Director of Student Affairs
Phone: (207) 780-4864
E-mail: smoore@usm.maine.edu
