All students must meet the Requirements for the Certificates of Graduate Study.
Overview
The 18-credit Certificate of Graduate Studies in Community Resilience and Planning (CRP) helps degree and non-degree graduate students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meaningfully contribute to building and maintaining resilient communities in dynamic and changing environments. Students pursuing this certificate will explore community resilience and planning through a variety of lenses including natural, economic, social, and political to strengthen their understanding of the challenges facing communities in Vermont, throughout the U.S., and around the globe. With a core set of courses designed to provide students with a survey of the community resilience and sustainability fields, The CRP prepares students with the tools needed to lead and assist communities through times of crisis and transition.
Specific Requirements
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Certificate of Graduate Study
- Undergraduate transcripts showing completion of bachelor's degree.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- Evidence of at least 1 college-level course in statistics.
- Matriculated students in existing masters or doctoral programs will be required to have their program advisor sign off.
- There are no GRE requirements for acceptance into this certificate program.
- International students must meet UVM's minimum English proficiency requirements.
Minimum Degree Requirements
18 Credits including the following:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| PA 6170 | Systems Anly & Strategic Mgmt | 3 |
| CDAE 6260 | Community Economic Development | 3 |
| CDAE 6510 | Research & Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| In consultation with their advisor, students will select 3 electives in appropriate disciplines related to community resilience and planning | 9 | |