Sustainability Studies
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Community Development Program in Pennsylvania
Prepare for a career centered around positively impacting the world for others with the community development concentration.
Study Community Development at a Christian University
Sustainability studies is an emerging field for those determined to make a practical difference in the world. The community development concentration of the sustainability studies major at Messiah University focuses on community development in both urban and rural areas. In the community development concentration, you’ll study urban history, public policy, sociology and anthropology to gain a well-rounded theoretical basis in creating and enhancing sustainable communities.
- Activist
- Researcher
- Planner
- Economic developer
- Lobbyist
Programs related to Community Development
In the Community Development program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Community Development:
Sustainability Studies (B.A.) with Community Development Concentration
Community Development careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the Community Development program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.