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) equips degree and non-degree graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and support resilient communities amid social, economic, and environmental change. Students explore community resilience and planning through natural, economic, social, and political lenses 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 help communities navigate times of crisis, transition, and long-term change.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
18 Credits including the following:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| PA 6160 | Building Community Resilience | 3 |
| PA 6170 | Community Resilience Praxis | 3 |
| CDAE 6260 | Community Economic Development | 3 |
| CDAE 6510 | Research & Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| In consultation with their advisor, students will select 2 electives in appropriate disciplines related to community resilience and planning | 6 | |