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MCD 501 Introduction to Community Development
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:

Acceptance into the program


This is an intensive course format with the goals of introducing students to UDM, the MCD Program, and Community Development in Regional Detroit. The course provides students with an introduction to the MCD concentrations and core courses. Course format will feature case studies, guest lectures by community leaders, local tours, and exposure to Community Development techniques and technologies. The course structure will emphasize community building including team work, service, and social opportunities. To expose students to the qualitative aspects of the region, the course has a service learning component where students work in the community and interact with residents. The course will include an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enable students to understand quantitative data related to the City of Detroit and the Metro area.
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