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The community and regional development major provides a broad comparative understanding of the ways that economic, political and socio-cultural forces are transforming regions and local communities. Students in the major work with people to solve problems while creating political, social and economic opportunities. The major is organized to allow students to develop fields of concentration that meet their individual career goals. After you complete your general education courses, you have several options. You can specialize in community groups, focusing on the diversity of groups and organizations that make up a community, organization and management, focusing on human resources, public relations and general management, policy and planning, focusing on law, environment and local government, or social services, focusing on public health, housing, design, education and counseling. All students in this major are required to complete an internship in their field of specialization.
Freshman applicant will be completing or have completed secondary school and have not enrolled at any college or university.
English language proficiency
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better
iBT Home Edition: Minimum score of 80 or better
Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better
Deadline for fall admission is October 1–November 30.