Undergraduate programs

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.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Degree requirements

Community Development B.A./B.S

Community Development Minor

Real Estate Development Minor

Sustainable Urban Development Minor

Real Estate Development Minor

Requirements

The development and management of real estate is a vital function of the urban economy. The real estate development minor will provide education to students wanting to enter the industry. Students in the program will develop skills to evaluate real estate development proposals and understand how real estate development fits into regional planning and economic processes.

Courses

USP 233Real Estate Principles

3

USP 311Introduction to Urban Planning

4

USP 312Urban Housing and Development

4

USP 360Real Estate Finance I

4

USP 431Urban Economics

4

USP 438Real Estate Law

3

Electives (6)

FIN 459Valuation

4

RE 439Real Estate Valuation I

3

USP 325Community and the Built Environment

4

USP 326Neighborhood Conservation and Change

4

USP 360Real Estate Finance I

4

USP 427Downtown Revitalization

3

USP 428Concepts of Community Development

4

USP 451Community Economic Development

3

USP 455Land Use: Legal Aspects

3

USP 468Oregon Land Use Law

3

Total Credit Hours: 32