Online Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development
Note: We are no longer accepting applications for the Cert. in Community Economic Development program.
The Online Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development is designed to give experienced and aspiring leaders the critical knowledge of community development, economic development, policy, and advocacy needed to bring lasting solutions to local communities. Whether as an add-on to our popular Master of Arts in International Community Development program, as an on-ramp to our Master of Arts in Community Economic Development (classes will count toward this degree), or as an additional credential for experienced practitioners who have a bachelor’s degree, the Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development provides a solid introduction to and foundation in the discipline and ethos of community economic development.
Our CED classes emphasize U.S. contexts, but students from all cultural contexts and backgrounds are welcome.
Why Choose the Graduate Certificate in CED?
Highest Accreditation Possible
Our Graduate Certificate in CED represents the gold standard in accreditation. You’ll strengthen your professional credibility and graduate knowing that your credential is widely recognized and deeply respected. Grow your professional credibility with a certificate that is fully accredited.
Address Root Causes
Learn to see how global economic trends affect local communities. You can then design local solutions that maximize impact and sustainability.
Build a Stronger Spiritual Foundation
Our CED professors seek to incorporate components of Christian faith alongside academic learning. Our premise? We believe all truly effective service flows out of a sense of spiritual purpose and theological grounding.
Designed with Your Life in Mind
Earn your certificate in only one year with coursework designed to fit with your career and personal life. You’ll take one course at a time, with coursework due approximately every two weeks, so you won’t have to put your other priorities on hold.
Faculty with Real World Expertise
Learn from experienced faculty members who offer both academic qualifications as well as real-life experience in their teaching fields.
View Course Descriptions
You can explore program details such as course descriptions and graduation requirements for this program in our academic catalog.
Go to the Catalog