Prerequisites and Getting Started
To apply for admission to Penn State's certificate program in community and economic development, you must have received a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution.
You are expected to have completed 6 credits in social sciences, preferably 3 in economics and 3 in sociology, in your undergraduate program.
Contact an administrative coordinator at 814-863-5884 for questions regarding the application process. If you would like additional information about the community and economic development certificate and/or the master's degree in community and economic development, please contact CEDEVInfo@psu.edu.
Technical Requirements
Our courses are designed to use technology in a way that enriches the learning experience and helps students communicate and collaborate with faculty and classmates in a productive and convenient way. Technology is an important cornerstone of this program; therefore, we provide "live" support from HelpDesk support staff through real-time chat. Please view the technical requirements for this program.
Applying
After reading through the admission requirements, start the application process.
