The Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning offers an undergraduate major in community development. Community development is a process in which people act together to promote the social, economic, political, and physical well-being of their communities. Career opportunities are available in not-for-profit organizations, private consulting firms, and state, regional, and local governments. Community development practitioners work on a range of issues including housing, community organizing, transportation, the environment and economic development. The major prepares students for postbaccalaureate employment or graduate work in a professional or academic field.
Admission requirements
Students must be formally admitted to the community development program by submitting an application to the Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning. Information regarding application criteria, procedures, and deadlines can be found either on the Web site for the Toulan School or by contacting the school office directly.
Students may take courses in the major before formal admission. Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in order to be admitted to the Community Development major. No application is required.
Forms
To declare your major with University Admissions, use the Student Information Change Form available from the Admissions Office in Neuberger Hall or online at http://www.pdx.edu/media/s/t/student_info_change.pdf. This form should be returned to Admissions Office in Neuberger Hall.