Certificate Name and Number: Development Practice - CTDVPG

Department/Unit: Center for International Studies

Certificate Mission: The graduate certificate program in Development Practice is to provide students with a basic background in the three essential components of development – theory, application, and practice. The certificate is intended to compliment a major course of study and better prepare students for work in international development as practitioners.

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Certificate Overview:  The program offers a combination of in-depth understanding of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of international development as well as a limited background in a technical area of relevance.  With the field/internship experience, the certificate links theory with practice and exposes students to the reality of development work.

Opportunities upon Completion: Students who complete the certificate will be able to explore a variety of opportunities with development organizations with some professional relevant experience and qualifications.

Link to Certificate: http://www.catalogs.ohio.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=41&poid=10794&returnto=2637

Graduation Requirements:

This certificate requires 20 semester credit hours to complete.  The curricular components are:

• Development Theory - 4 credit hours
• Development Applications - 8 credit hours
• Internship/Field Experience - 8 credit hours

Admission Requirements: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.