Program Overview

Introduction to the Minor in Engineering for Community Development

The Minor in Engineering for Community Development (ECD) is an evolution of the country's first minor in Humanitarian Engineering, created in 2003. This minor is designed specifically for engineers and applied scientists who aim to serve communities, preparing them to become leaders in community development through engineering.

Program Overview

The ECD minor prepares students to work in various settings, including the US Peace Corps, community service NGOs, international organizations, or companies hosting projects related to community development. The knowledge and skills acquired through this minor equip graduates for any engineering job involving community engagement, cross-cultural work environments, or human-centered design.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with the ECD minor can pursue a range of career paths, including:

• Working at the US Peace Corps
• Community service NGOs
• International organizations
• Companies hosting projects related to community development
  • Engineering jobs involving community engagement
  • Cross-cultural work environments
  • Human-centered design

Program Structure

The ECD minor is designed to fit with any degree program on campus, providing students with the flexibility to integrate community development principles into their existing field of study.