— Community Development Theory

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Introduction to theories of community development and different concepts of community, poverty, and development. Emphasis on building theory, linking applied development techniques to theory, evaluating development policy, and examining case studies of community development organizations and projects. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Cross Listing: GEO 240 . Grade Mode: Letter. CRD 240 — Community Development Theory (4 units) Course Description: Introduction to theories of community development and different concepts of community, poverty, and development. Emphasis on building theory, linking applied development techniques to theory, evaluating development policy, and examining case studies of community development organizations and projects. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to Community Development and Geography graduate students; or with consent of instructor. Cross Listing: GEO 240 . Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Cross Listing: GEO 240 . Grade Mode: Letter. CRD 240 — Community Development Theory (4 units) Course Description: Introduction to theories of community development and different concepts of community, poverty, and development. Emphasis on building theory, linking applied development techniques to theory, evaluating development policy, and examining case studies of community development organizations and projects. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to Community Development and Geography graduate students; or with consent of instructor. Cross Listing: GEO 240 . Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.