MPS Community and Economic Development at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development (M.P.S. CEDEV) is a 30-credit terminal master's degree program that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to community and economic development. The program balances theory and practice. Courses are taught in M.P.S. CEDEV use a blend of web technology, print, and other media to provide an effective balance of flexibility and interaction.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Duration: 21 credits | Study mode: online | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The MPS CEDEV program requires the completion of seven core courses (21 credits) in which students learn and apply sociological and economic concepts to issues in community and economic development. Courses include Principles of Local Economic Development, Community Structure, Processes and Capacity, Community and Economic Development: Theory and Practice, Leadership Development, Population, Land Use, and Municipal Finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Students with a 3.00 average (on a 4.00 scale) for the most recent two years of college/university education, or with an advanced degree, and with appropriate course and experiential backgrounds will be considered for admission. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, experience, abilities, and interests, at the discretion of the program. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted to the graduate program. Admission requirements include the following: Statement of purpose describing professional experiences and education, career goals, and how the M.P.S.

Duration: 21 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/

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