Principles and Strategies of Community Change
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 503, XF, XH
Analysis of principles and practices of community change and development. Use of case studies to relate community development approaches to conceptual models from diverse disciplines. Exploration of professional practice principles, and student construction of their personal framework for practicing community development. This course is required before taking the other core courses.
Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.
Department Permission Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/5/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credit
Tuition:$1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Cornelia Flora, Professor
Text:Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Course Packet: Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Optional Course Materials:Web-based materials.

Ecological Economics
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 508, XG
Approaches economy and community by looking at the inherent interdependence, jointness, and potential complementarity as between ecology and economy (utility) of a place.
Computer Requirements:Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.
Department Permission Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Dates: 09/29/2008-12/12/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 graduate credit
Tuition:$1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Gary Lynne, Professor
Text:Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Course Packet: Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Optional Course Materials:Web-based materials.

Sustainable Communities
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 512, XF (ISU Student), XH (non-ISU student)
Students will learn the conceptual relationships among Community and Sustainable Development and Sustainable Communities and examine the social, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainable communities. The course includes analysis of public policy impacts on community sustainability, practical actions for enhancing sustainability, and changing power dynamics and reward structures involved in incorporating sustainability into Community Development.
Department Permission Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: Internet and email access
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:MS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Instructor: Jan L. Flora, Professor

Economic Strategies and Programs
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 513X, XF (ISU Student), XH (non-ISU student)
ourse explores theories of local economic development and addresses the development issues faced by communities in the 21st century. Stuents will understand and apply concepts from economic development planning, economic analysis, business development, human resource development, community-based development, and high-technology development.
Computer Requirements:Internet access, email
Department Permission Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:MS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Instructor: David Peters, Assistant Professor
Text: TBA

Orientation in Community Development
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 520, XF (ISU Student), XH (non-ISU student)
Introduction to the Community Development program. Focus on online delivery methods, graduate level research and writing, technology skills.
Computer Requirements:Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or equivalent.
Department Permission Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Dates: 09/02/2008-11/03/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit:1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition:$415
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:Community Development Online Master's Degree Program
Instructor: Mary Emery, Associate Professor
Text:Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Course Packet: Student will receive this information when they begin the course.
Optional Course Materials:Web-based materials.

Special Topics
Course: Community Development (C Dev)590X, XF
Special Topics in Community Development.
Permission of Department Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: Internet access (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or equivalent) and e-mail capability.
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT and Independent Study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: MS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Instructor: Arranged
Text: Students will receive this information when they begin the course.
Course Packet: Students will receive this information when they begin the course.
Optional Course Materials: Web-based materials

Creative Component or Thesis
Course: Community Development (C Dev) 599, XF
This is the capstone for the Community Development specialization. Students will either do a creative component with a report or a research-based thesis.
Permission of Department Required: Carrie Brus (cbrus@iastate.edu)
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-6 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: MS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Instructor: Arranged