Portland-State-University 2021-2022 Bulletin

USP 528 Concepts of Community Development

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 community settings, and the various roles and relationships in a community-based decision environment. Includes required field observation and a substantial independent field research project which examines cases of community problem-solving. Graduate students undertake a substantial independent project in addition to other course requirements.

Credits

3
  • Up one level
  • 500