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The micro-credential in Community Planning prepares students for a range of planning professions including transportation planning, land use planning, water resource planning, urban planning, and community development.

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Required Courses

Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability Non-Majors:
ES 105: Introduction to Geography: The Rogue Valley
ES 200: Introduction to Environmental Science
ES 439: Land Use Planning
SOAN 311: Community Studies

OR

Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability Majors:
ES 101: Introduction to Environmental Science: Earth Science
ES 102: Introduction to Environmental Science: Biological Science
ES 103: Introduction to Environmental Science: Social Science
ES 105: Introduction to Geography: The Rogue Valley
ES 439: Land Use Planning
SOAN 311: Community Studies

Additional Requirements

Students will be required to earn a minimum of a C- in all courses taken in advancement of the micro-credential.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies

Upon completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

1. Understand and interpret foundational concepts of geography with an emphasis on Southern Oregon.
2. Recognize how earth systems, biological systems, and social systems interact to define community capitals.
3. Develop planning documents for use in municipal and regional decision making.
4. Interpret legal documents, policies, and zoning as a means to community development, land protection, and resource management.