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Online Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development

Note: Admission for the Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development program is suspended.

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.

Program Quick Facts

  • 9 credits
  • $738 per credit
  • $2,214 total tuition costs (2023–24)
  • Complete in 12 months
  • 3 credits per semester
  • Take courses online for the first two semesters; choose between online or evenings on campus for the remaining semester.
  • Fully accredited university

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
Lisa San Martin

Questions about this program?

I would love to answer any questions about the Graduate Certificate in Community Economic Development program that you may have.

Lisa San Martin, M.A.

Director of Student Services
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