USP 528 - Concepts of Community Development

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Urban Studies & Planning

Description:

An investigation of models and perspectives on community development. Both structural and dynamic concepts related to processes of community-based change will be explored, including methodological approaches for assessing com-munity settings, and the various roles and relationships in a community-based decision environment. Includes required field observaproject which examines cases of community problem-solving. Graduate students undertake a substantial independent project in addition to other course requirements.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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