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Gain the skills needed to address the social, environmental, and economic issues in communities, towns, small cities, and urban neighborhoods. Community and economic development professionals help people build community capacity; develop sustainable communities; enhance the local economy, infrastructure, and services; and work with the community members to build shared visions of the future.

With Penn State’s online MPS in community and economic development, you can gain the knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of communities and community organizations and inspire positive changes on a local, regional, and national level.

Gain Expertise and Proficiency
This Penn State World Campus online program enables you to more effectively implement community and economic development by building on the knowledge and skills you need to assist regions, communities, and community organizations with:

- making effective and informed decisions
- retaining jobs, creating and expanding job opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship
- encouraging effective citizen participation and involvement
- understanding community institutions and processes that affect development and well-being
- including diverse public, private, and nonprofit interests in local and regional decision making and capacity building
- implementing land-use decisions and sustainable development
- understanding the causes and consequences of economic, social, and population changes
- using research and information to understand and shape economic and social change in communities and regions
- adapting programs and practices to fit local situations and needs

Why a Master's Degree Online at Penn State

Unique Perspectives — This 30-credit interdisciplinary master of professional studies program draws on the community and economic development expertise of faculty in Penn State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education. It was developed in response to a request from community development professionals for advanced training in theory, practice, and techniques in a community setting.

Stepping Stones — The 15-credit community and economic development graduate certificate program provides graduate-level courses if you are an entry or midcareer professional who wishes to expand your abilities to positively influence the quality-of-life and development issues in urban neighborhoods, towns, small cities, and rural regions. The certificate program can also meet your needs if you are considering a career in community and economic development and want to find out if this profession is right for you. The credits you earn in the graduate certificate program can be applied to the Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development.

Who Should Apply?

If you are a professional in community and economic development, or if you work with, or in, nonprofit organizations or government agencies, the MPS in community and economic development offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. The program is also appropriate if you are new to community and economic development and wish to learn about community and economic development issues and practices in towns, small cities, neighborhoods, and rural regions.

This program is targeted to those who work with and/or volunteer in neighborhoods, towns, small cities, and rural regions. Among the professionals who could benefit from this program are:

- community development directors
- county administrators, professional staff, and local government managers
- elected officials
- nonprofit organization professionals
- local government planners
- adult educators
- economic development professionals
- cooperative extension director or educators
- members of a planning commissions or related authorities, boards, or commissions
- citizens interested in government involvement and civic affairs
- students in related graduate programs

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Community and economic development graduates often go
on to work for state and local governments, industrial development authorities, chambers of commerce, major corporations, utilities, nongovernmental organizations, or consulting firms as:

directors
community service coordinators
extension educators
development specialists
research and project managers

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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Grantham University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) prepares you for computing technology careers in a continuously changing global society. Through the convenience of our 100% online learning environment, this degree prepares you for a broad range of computer opportunities. The curriculum includes basic coursework in computer technology and the theory of programming languages. You focus on developing computer-based solutions involving hardware and software components and integration.

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Online Computer Science Bachelor of Science Degree

From 2010-2020, employment of database administrators is expected to grow by 31%, software developers 30%, network and computer systems operators 28%, and computer programmers 12%. (Source: Spring 2012 BLS Occupational Outlook Quarterly)
Grantham University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) prepares you for computing technology careers in a continuously changing global society. Through the convenience of our 100% online learning environment, this degree prepares you for a broad range of computer opportunities. The curriculum includes basic coursework in computer technology and the theory of programming languages. You focus on developing computer-based solutions involving hardware and software components and integration.

Concentrations

The concentrations require a minimum of 18-27 elective hours from the computer science discipline. These electives assist you in increasing breadth or depth in computer science or building a foundation in information technology, information management or business.

Sets of elective courses have been grouped together around selected computer science concentrations. You may opt to take any set as listed below to focus study on information technology or information management.

Concentration in Information Technology
This concentration requires you take courses that emphasize the design and development of information systems and software. It includes the study of information systems, database design, network communications and object-oriented programming. You focus on practical theory and techniques for working effectively in business applications of information systems, as well as in the full life-cycle of information systems from requirements through implementation and maintenance. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions from entry-level programmers to advanced information systems analysts. The recommended sequence of courses is as follows:

IS242 Management Information Systems
CS340 Operating Systems
CS367 Programming Languages
Three CS electives of your choice at the 300 level or higher
Concentration in Information Management
This concentration requires you take courses that emphasize the development of management skills to better assist software computer development, software and computer maintenance operations. This concentration prepares you to manage software and computer systems development, maintenance, and operations. It includes the study of business management, economics, and business-management related courses, as well as providing a foundation in computer systems and software. You learn theory and techniques for evaluating hardware and software solutions and making recommendations concerning systems and technology. The recommended sequence of courses is as follows:

CS221 Principles of Web Design
IS242 Management Information Systems
IS231 E-Commerce
BA150 Principles of Business Management
BA220 Financial Accounting
A BA elective of your choice at the 200 level or higher
If you choose to forgo focusing on a specific concentration in computer science, it is highly recommended that the following courses be taken for the CS electives:

CS340 Operating Systems
CS386 Systems Architecture
CS425 Algorithm Development
Three CS electives of your choice at the 300 level or higher

Computer Science Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of computing and mathematical reasoning related to computer science

Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

Address professional, ethical, legal, security, global and social issues and responsibilities

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice

Entry Requirements

Official proof of high school graduation or equivalent received and verified by the Registrar’s office by Day 49 of the first term.

If proof of high school graduation is not on file by the first day of the term, a completed Transcript Request Form must be submitted by Day 8 of the first term.

All students are required to establish participation as outlined in the Participation and Substantive Interaction Policy within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Conditionally enrolled students must have their funding plan in place within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Whether you plan to enter a communications-related profession or simply want to perform better in your current job, the Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication offers the insights needed for success.

This online master's degree program covers everything from the fundamentals of writing and public speaking to more advanced topics such as interviewing, intercultural communication, and crisis management. Incorporating best practices, case studies, and classroom learning, courses address complex communication challenges and leave graduates better prepared for demanding careers in business, government or the nonprofit sector. The online format is ideally suited to preparing students to communicate clearly in an environment shaped by digital technology and media.

Program Objectives:
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- Enhance personal communication skills in speech and writing

- Learn best practices in negotiation, facilitation, and mediation

- Develop intercultural communication skills and techniques

- Analyze and resolve ethics issues associated with corporate and organizational communication

- Cultivate a supportive climate for communication

- Evaluate the effectiveness of communications programs within organizations

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

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CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) is designed for people with a background in complementary medicine to gain advanced-level knowledge in health sciences.

There has been some discussion recently about Complementary Medicine courses being offered by universities in Australia and overseas. Some groups are arguing that universities should not offer these courses, because they are not scientific or evidence-based. Charles Sturt University is keen to recognise these concerns and highlight the difference between our course and many courses offered by other universities.

CSU does not teach homeopathy, iridology, reflexology or any other subjects that are not based on experimental evidence.

CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) is designed for people with a background in complementary medicine to gain advanced-level knowledge in health sciences. It is evident in our list of subjects that you will be taught high-level, science-based health and medical subjects, often alongside students from other science or health courses. This course is not designed to teach you to become a complementary medicine practitioner, so there are no subjects that teach specific modalities.

Given the demand for complementary health services from the public, and the growth of providers in the community - of varying standards - CSU's approach is highly responsible, with our graduates emerging with appropriate training in science and evidence-based health service provision.

The health science subjects are drawn from a range of discipline areas, providing students with an understanding of biomedical science, health science and studies in law and ethics applicable to those already working in the area. Students are also provided with extensive training in how to evaluate evidence and read medical or scientific literature to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to assess the information to which they are exposed from a variety of sources. Staff at CSU also do research in complementary medicines in an effort to determine whether there is any evidence base of some practices and to provide a better understanding of why people use complementary medicines and alternative treatments.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the course is completion of a one year (30-week) full-time Diploma or Advanced Diploma with at least 200 hours of clinical experience.

Students entering the course will be required to possess an approved and government accredited qualification at the diploma level (or equivalent) in complementary medicine in the following therapeutic modalities:

Acupuncture

Aromatherapy / aromatic medicine

Herbal medicine

Homoeopathy

Kinesiology

Naturopathy

Nutritional science

Oriental therapies

Remedial massage

Qualifications in sport and fitness training do not meet the entry requirement as they are not complementary medicine modalities.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care is a degree program designed for health care professionals who have graduated from accredited certificate and/or associate degree programs and wish to acquire baccalaureate-level competencies in health sciences theory and professional health care issues.

Students graduating from this health science degree program are better positioned to advance in their careers as health care professionals or within an allied health profession. To succeed, advance and remain competitive in a continuously changing health care industry, it is imperative that all health care professionals gain a more comprehensive understanding of the evolving health care system, including current and future regulatory requirements, trends in practice guidelines and new standards for quality and performance.

The Bachelor of Science program prepares health care professionals to meet these complex demands and may open doors to professional opportunities, particularly for those seeking middle-management and supervisory positions. The allied health professions are distinct from dentistry, optometry, medicine and nursing and encompass a great range of career opportunities, including the following roles: dietitian/nutritionist, EMT, health care administrator, medical assistant, medical transcriptionist, respiratory therapist and physical therapist.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree with an emphasis in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care examines the following topics: advanced patient care, risk management and health care regulations, transcultural care, ethics, applied statistics and research application in health care. Particular emphasis is placed on current issues and trends affecting professional practice and health policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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