The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Science with an Option in Community Development is to provide education for persons required to function effectively in various community organizations. The program allows for a general education, for a broad education in community development, and for the development of specialized expertise in specified professional fields.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements (50 hours)
All students must complete 50 semester hours of work in general education which reflect each of the following (work may be demonstrated by successfully completing course work or other learning experiences for which college-level credit is granted):
Insight and Appreciation
Organization and Communication of Ideas
Physical Environment and Biological Inheritance
Social Inheritance and Responsibilities
Areas of Study (24 hours)
Students must demonstrate competence in each of the following areas of study by successfully completing course work or other learning experiences for which college-level credit is granted.
- Area 1 - The General Theory and Practice of Community
- Area 2 - Interaction of Community Institutions in a Community Setting
- Area 3 - Methods Appropriate for Studying Community Behavior and the Implementation and Evaluation of Community Programs
- Area 4 - Organization Theory and Leadership, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, and Group Dynamics
Specialized Studies (12 hours)
Concentrations (see page 140)
Select one of the following concentrations:
Community Development Option: Concentration in Public Administration
Community Development Option: Concentration in Community Services
Community Development Option: Concentration in Health Sciences
Electives (34 hours)
The number of elective hours will vary depending upon the requirements for the option.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 120 hours
- To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 120 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: The combination of some majors and minors may require more than 120 hours for graduation.
- No more than 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration. These hours include both business transfer credits and credits earned at Central Michigan University.
- You should read the Requirements for Graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description.
- Special procedures for earning this degree:
Students must contact Academic and Professional Programs prior to registering for any coursework in the BSCD program. They will assist with developing an academic plan which includes courses to complete general education, the option in Community Development, a concentration and degree electives.
Further information concerning the Option in Community Development is available online at https://www.cmich.edu/global/programs/Pages/Bachelors.aspx or by contacting the Academic and Professional Programs office in EHS 486; (989) 774-3718; profdev@cmich.edu.