CDAE 3730 A (CRN: 15957)
Cmty Dev & Apld Econ: Project Development & Planning
3 Credit Hours—Section is Full.
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About CDAE 3730 A
National, community, and private sector project development. Focus on planning methods and policy instruments, sectoral linkages, and contributions to the economy as a whole. Pre/co-requisites: CDAE 2020 or Instructor permission.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: CDAE 2020; Open to Degree and PACE students
Section Description
If you want to learn how to plan, manage, and deliver projects that make a real difference in communities—this class is for you. Over the semester, you will explore how effective project management supports equitable and sustainable development across public, private, and nonprofit settings. Students will learn to move through the full project lifecycle, including analyzing community needs and context, defining goals, identifying stakeholders and power dynamics, developing feasible interventions, managing schedules and budgets, and designing systems for evaluation and accountability. Alongside technical tools like Gantt charts, logic models, and monitoring frameworks, the course emphasizes the human side of project work—leadership, facilitation, and collaborative decision-making. You’ll practice strategies for building trust, navigating conflict, and leading diverse teams through complex challenges, preparing you to manage projects that are efficient, inclusive, and impactful.
Section Expectation
Complete weekly readings and participate actively in discussions and class activities; Come prepared to collaborate and engage in respectful dialogue; Work steadily on a small-group project applying course concepts to a real or hypothetical community challenge; Complete short written reflections on leadership, facilitation, and ethical project practice; Participate in low-stakes exercises and peer feedback to strengthen planning and management skills.
Evaluation
Participation; Short assignments or quizzes; Group project (design + presentation); Reflective writing assignments; Final synthesis assignment integrating course concepts. Exact assignments and grading breakdown will be shared during the first week of class.
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