Capstone in Community Development
Course #: UPCD 459
Description:
The Capstone is the culminating research project in the Community Economic Development curriculum. It entails developing a substantive project that draws from the knowledge and skills accumulated through the UMB experience. During the course of studies in Community Development students have been exposed to an array of concepts, ideas, issues, and challenges impacting human communities across the US and globally. The capstone provides the opportunity to pursue an in-depth analysis of a topic chosen by the students. It requires students to sharpen their ability to assess different frameworks and approaches to a community economic development issue, formulate relevant questions, develop a coherent position, and be able to explain their knowledge to others.
Pre Requisites:
Offered in:
2026 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 2822 | TuTh 5:30 - 6:45 pm |
, | Wheatley-Peters W02-0158 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
15
Enrolled:
0
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 2572 | TuTh 12:30 - 1:45 pm |
Dafforn,Katherine | McCormack M01-0409 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
5
Enrolled:
0
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
OER Course Material, no cost course materials
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