This course introduces the foundational theories and frameworks of community development in both developed and less developed countries. Topics include: cultural development; the emergence of institutions; the specific roles of church, state, and family; the importance of worldviews; definitions of poverty and implications for development; a critical survey of community development frameworks and approaches; and applications to contemporary problems. Emphasis throughout will focus on God as the creator, redeemer, and sustainer of cultural development. Prerequisites: Open to Freshmen and Sophomores, IDS (CDV concentration), or Missions concentration students only. Three hours.
This course is designed to introduce student to quantitative research design and analysis for field settings. Quantitative research provides the necessary skills for conducting program evaluations, assessing social and economic policies, and providing impact studies for decision-makers. Topics include application of measurement theory to the development and evaluation of surveys, scales, and indexes; sampling; pseudo-, true, and quasi-experimental research designs; and application of descriptive and inferential statistics to field research, including analysis of group differences, correlation, and regression. Emphasis is given to the application of quantitative methods to field settings, including community development, education, health care, and commerce. Prerequisite: MAT 122 or permission of instructor. Four hours.
This course covers key principles and issues involved with successfully living and working in a multicultural environment whether in or outside of the U.S. The course will work to equip the student with the knowledge, attitudes, and beginning skills to be a successful worker in any cultural environment. Students will examine the geographic, ethnic, and socio-economic based attitudinal and behavioral norms or tendencies that have influenced them and compare these with other peoples in the U.S. and around the world. Prerequisites: CDV 210, CDV majors/minors, IDS (CDV concentration), or Missions concentration students only. Three hours.
This course covers the key principles and issues in community development in the U.S. and Two-Thirds World. Topics include: change processes in individuals and communities; techniques for community assessment; community organizing and other strategies for transformation; methods of planning, implementing, and evaluating community-level initiatives; and practitioner attitudes and skills. Prerequisites: CDV 210, CDV majors/minors, or IDS (CDV concentration) students only. Three hours
This course trains students in the fundamentals of doing social science research in the U.S. and international contexts. It examines social science research design and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students will gain practical experience in conducting qualitative research projects. The goal is to equip students to understand and analyze complex, cross-cultural settings in order to determine appropriate community development interventions. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Prerequsite/Corequisite for students majoring in Community Development: CDV 275 or STA 251. Four hours. ‘W’
This course gives students the opportunity to apply the theory, techniques, and research methods of their coursework by working in the context of less developed regions in the U.S.Department faculty work with students to design and implement research projects related to the students' concentration interest. Students typically conduct their internship by working under the auspices of a Christian organization ministering in a less developed community in the U.S. The internship takes place after the students' junior year, during the summer and/or the first semester of the senior year. Internships may be taken for 3-12 credits, but only three credits may be used towards meeting the requirements for the major, any additional credits serving as electives towards graduation. Students take a series of Priesthill Center assessments as part of this course and missed appointments will result in billing for the cost of the appointment. Prerequisites: CDV 210, 300, 310, 460, and the completion of appropriate concentration coursework (consult instructor). Course Fee: $250. Three - twelve hours.
This course gives students the opportunity to apply the theory, techniques, and research methods of their coursework by working in the context of less developed regions in an international context. Department faculty work with students to design and implement research projects related to the students' concentration interest. Students typically conduct their internship by working under the auspices of a Christian organization ministering in a less developed community overseas. The internship takes place after the students' junior year, during the summer and/or the first semester of the senior year. Internships may be taken for 3-12 credits, but only three credits may be used towards meeting the requirements for the major, any additional credits serving as electives towards graduation. Students take a series of Priesthill Center assessments as part of this course and missed appointments will result in billing for the cost of the appointment. Prerequisites: CDV 210, 300, 310, 460, and the completion of appropriate concentration coursework (consult instructor). Course fee: $250.Three - twelve hours.
This course provides a capstone to the major and is designed to help students to reflect on their foundational and sectoral coursework and their research internships. Various exercises and readings will be used to help students to integrate the wide range of concepts developed throughout the major. Students will present their Senior Integration Papers (SIP). Constructive criticism from peers and faculty will enable students to sharpen their ideas and to produce higher quality research papers and SIPs. Prerequisites: CDV 480 or 481, and senior-level standing. Three hours.'S'
Directed studies in economics topics for juniors and seniors. Students must develop a course proposal and obtain formal agreement from a department faculty member. Three hours.
