Students who enroll in this program will be in a position to explore a variety of opportunities ranging from employment with government and nongovernmental organizations, to applied research, to pursuing other specialized training areas in development.
Development Practice Graduate Certificate
Development Practice Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate program in Development Practice prepares students to apply their expertise in a range of international development activities.
Offering a combination of in-depth understanding of the conceptual foundations of international development studies and relevant skills for engagement in applied development work, the program of study links theory and practice through its distribution of theory, applications and internship requirements.
The program is intended to complement a major course of study and better prepare students for work as practitioners in relevant government, development, and aid agencies.
The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to develop proficiency in the conceptual frameworks of international development and to develop more targeted proficiencies in areas of professional and/or research interest.
Admission Requirements
- Completed Application for Update of Graduate Academic Program. This form is available on the Graduate College website. See Add Additional Certificate.
International Students
This certificate program alone does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at 51ÉçÇø, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this certificate. However, this certificate can be completed during any 51ÉçÇø graduate program and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to that degree program.
Certificate Requirements
This program requires a minimum of 20 semester credit hours.
Students complete a development theory course plus two courses focused on development applications in health, environment, gender, education, or new technologies.
Students are required to pursue an internship experience with a relevant government agency or non-governmental organization. The internship offer substantial professional experience relevant to the participants applied development interests.
For More Information
Contacts: Dr. Brandon Kendhammer or Dr. Saumya Pant