Sustainable Community Development
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is not accepting applications for the Sustainable Community Development program as of Fall 2009 and until further notice. To receive notification of when applications may be submitted, please complete a feedback form.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers an experientially-based holistic, systems-thinking approach to integrate economic, social justice, and ecologic principles for the benefit of long-term community health and sustainability.
This flexible program may be custom designed to fit your interests and needs. Those who complete the graduate program will earn a master of science degree in agricultural education.
Design an individualized degree plan to fit your needs and interests. Choose specialization courses and conclude your studies with a thesis, a research paper or a project.
You may be able to earn graduate credit for actual on-the-job experiences. In addition, you will be able to apply what you learn to benefit real communities.
Some student projects have been:
- Developing a composting and vermiculture plan for a university food service operation
- Developing a trail to connect two western Wisconsin communities
- Assisting in implementing a community-wide effort in energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable resources
Experientially-based learning activities will develop your skills in personal, professional and civic leadership.
Many classes are offered online and others may be completed off campus.
Depending on the degree plan selected, you will complete 30-34 graduate credits.
A. Thesis (30 cr): Conduct an original research project and take an oral exam
B. Research Paper (30 cr): Study a topic and create practical resources, and take an oral exam
C. Project (34 cr): Apply core principles to an individual project and take an oral exam
Completed under all three plans:
AGED 707 or ESM 707 Sustainable Community Development, 3 credits ONLINE
AGED 715 or ESM 715 Community Engagement for Sustainability, 3 credits ONLINE
AGED 720 or ESM 720 Sustainability-Based Education Programming, 2 credits ONLINE
(13-14 credits under Plans A and B, 19 credits under Plan C)
Your adviser will work with you to select courses based on your needs and interests. Some options include:
Research Methodology, 8-9 credits:
A research or statistics course, 3 credits
AGED 781, Research Seminar in Agricultural Education, 1 credit
AGED 782, Research Seminar in Agricultural Education, 1 credit
AGED 783, Research Seminar in Agricultural Education, 1 credit
AGED 798 Independent Research, 2-3 credits (Plan B) or AGED 799 Thesis, 2-3 credits (Plan A)
Electronic Portfolio (includes Thesis or Plan B Paper)
Oral Exam
A research or statistics course, 3 credits
AGED 777, Capstone Experience, 4 credits
Electronic Portfolio (includes Capstone Experience documentation)
Oral Exam
No Applications Accepted Until Further Notice
- Completed application for graduate study at UWRF with application processing fee.
- An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended as an undergraduate student, sent directly to Graduate Studies from the institution.
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a four-point scale) or an average of at least 2.90 based on the last 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) of the undergraduate program.
Dr. Tim Buttles
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Education Department
Phone: (715) 425-3555
Email: ag.ed@uwrf.edu
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/ag-education/
Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program in Sustainable Management
St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development |
