Applied Studies: Community Development

College of Business & Technology School of Business Bill Tibbetts, Dean

Coming soon! Students enrolled in this program will earn a BS in Applied Studies: CNC Machinist degree from North Central University. Plus, students will simultaneously earn an AS from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Bachelor of Science Degree

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124 Credit Hours

College of Business & Technology School of Business Bill Tibbetts, Dean

Embark on a challenging and meaningful career in Community Development with MCTC’s multifaceted and holistic program that intersects community development, community organizing, and indigenous cultures. Become a leader that makes a difference in people’s lives, working to improve urban communities and affecting change through policymaking at local, state and federal levels. You will gain an understanding of the evolving role of indigenous cultures in the broader community and in a changing global environment. You will learn the approaches, methods, and techniques used by community developers and indigenous cultural groups, especially Native Americans. You will learn about the interrelationships between community developers, community organizers and indigenous cultures. You will develop a working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of citizen leaders, citizen participants, community developers and organizers. You will learn how local action – and a community’s finances, assessment and development - impact policymaking. You’ll gain practical skills necessary to research community development issues. (Source: www.minneapolis.edu) Where you could work • Federal, state, county or local governments • Banks and grant programs • Private and nonprofit agencies • Community development corporations • Community organizations • Neighborhood associations • Neighborhood revitalization programs (NRP) • Community Education • Environmental impact assessment services • Private developers