CEDEV452 - Community Structure, Processes and Capacity

Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 177286

Important Dates

Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013

Course Description

Social organization, processes and change in communities; use of sociologicalprinciples in analysis of community problems and development.

Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

6 credits in rural sociology, sociology, or psychology

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

Submissions include participation in weekly discussion forums, serving as team discussion facilitator at least once during the semester, and writing and submitting three integrative essays.
 

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Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Community, Culture, and Economic Development: The Social Roots of Local Action		Ramsay, Meredith	9780791427507	Students Choice
The Community in Rural America		Wilkinson, K.	9780941042260	Students Choice

Technical Requirements

Requires: Students will need to have High Speed Internet.

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Software Requirements

Requires: Students will need to have MS Office, Acrobat Reader and the latest version of Flash Player.

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