Program Overview

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Community and Regional Development

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.

Major Requirements

After completing general education courses, students have several options. They 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
• 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.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates of this major include:

• Attorney
• Community Development Coordinator
• Community Organizer and Advocate
• Economic Development Analyst
• Human Resource Manager
• Nonprofit Administrator
• Urban and Regional Planner
• Social Entrepreneur
• Social Worker

Graduate Study

Graduates of this major may pursue further study in fields such as:

• Social justice
• Public health
• Community and regional planning
• Urban planning
• Law

Alumni Employers

Some of the organizations that have employed graduates of this major include:

• CalTrans and Yolo County Transportation
• State of California, Housing and Community Development
• City of Sacramento, Planning and City of Woodland, Economic Development
• Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, Affordable Housing
• Self-Help Enterprises

Related Degrees

Related fields of study include:

• Sociology
• Political Science
• International Agricultural Development

Internship Opportunities

Students in this major have access to a range of internship opportunities, both on and off campus.

Course Roadmap

The detailed course requirements for this program can be found in the course catalog, which provides a roadmap for students to plan their path to graduation.

Faculty

Undergraduates in this major work directly with faculty members through research projects and labs.

Global Learning Programs

Students in this major can expand their horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning opportunities on campus.

Undergraduate Research

There are numerous research opportunities available for students in this major, allowing them to get hands-on experience in their field of interest.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this major can connect their degree to a range of career opportunities, and can find resources and support to help them achieve their career goals.