Program Overview

Rural Economic and Community Vitality (Certificate)

The Rural Economic and Community Vitality certificate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic and community development principles that underlie rural vitality. This 12-credit program is offered by the University of NebraskaLincoln.

Description

The program focuses on the economic and community development aspects of rural areas, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the vitality of rural communities.

Courses

The program consists of 12 credits of coursework, which includes a combination of required and elective courses.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the standard requirements for all graduate programs, which include:

• Application for Admission with a $50 non-refundable application fee
• Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of the application form
• If the applicant's native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required
• If the applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa, financial information is required
• Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements specified by the department at the time of application

Additional Requirements Specific to this Program

• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement: Outline your background and professional goals in pursuing the certificate

Admission Application Deadlines

Apply for Fall admission by July 15, for Spring by December 1, or for Summer by April 15.

Department

The program is offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics.

Program Director

Daniela Manhani Mattos

Program Faculty

The program faculty includes:

• John Beghin (bio): International trade and finance
• Elliott Dennis (bio): Livestock economics
• Lia Nogueira (bio): Food and Agricultural Trade
• Jay Parsons (bio): Biosystems Economist
• Richard Perrin (bio): Agricultural Production Economics, Agricultural Productivity Analysis, Technology Assessment
• Wesley Peterson (bio): Insect Ecology, Field Crops Entomology, Integrated Pest Management, Biological Control
• Karina Schoengold: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Irrigation Technology Choice
• Matt Stockton (bio): Agribusiness, Marketing, Farm and Ranch Management
• Cory Walters (bio): Commodity marketing, Risk Management, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, Crop Insurance Policy
• Amalia (Emie) Yiannaka (bio): Intellectual Property Rights, Industrial Organization, Agricultural Marketing, Environmental and Resource Economics

Notes

Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa. Students enrolled in academic programs based entirely online are not eligible to apply for F-1 or J-1 visas, per Department of Homeland Security regulations.