Sustainable Communities

Overview

Subject code

GEOG

Course Number

4020

Description

This course covers a wide range of areas including the theory and practice of sustainable community development, community-building, cooperative economies, globalization, social enterprises, leadership, social responsibility, political process, ecology, community planning, among others. This course integrates knowledge gained in an academic setting with learning acquired through research on sustainable development, sustainable public policy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable urban planning, and sustainable business. This course prepares students who choose immediate employment upon graduation to pursue careers in diverse areas such as governmental services, environmental consulting, urban & rural land-use planning, economic development, community development, business, and sustainability director positions. Credit toward graduation not allowed for RCDV 4020 and GEOG 4020.

Credits

Min

3

Min

3

Min

3