Duration: 1 semester

Course description:
This is intended for social development practitioners, community extension managers, trainors, project administrators, project supervisors, and those who intend to engage in community development work.

The course emphasizes holistic, integrative and participatory approaches to community development work toward sustainability in the context of the growing global concern about climate change. Part of the course is a seven-day community immersion program that will expose participants to rural-urban settings to complement the concepts and principles acquired during the course.

Course Objectives:

The course generally aims to provide participants with necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills in community development as a strategy for social transformation.

By the end of the course, the participants are expected to analyze the various theoretical frameworks and approaches in working with various stakeholders, within their own socio-political and economic contexts and in relation to their present and intended future involvements. They should also be able to appropriately and meaningfully translate development concepts and principles into strategic plans of action.

Admission requirements:
1. Completed ASI-CD Application Form
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Description of past, present and future involvement in community work
4. Letters of recommendation from two (2) different sources
5. Medical Certificate indicating fitness to undertake the course


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