Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies Community Development 237 Memorial Hall Macomb, IL 61455 US   Phone: 1-309-298-1806 Fax: 1-309-298-2345   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Community Development On Campus   The Community Development certificate program is designed to meet the needs of students desiring to work in smaller communities by integrating course work in both planning and economic development. Specialized course work in the certificate program focuses on issues related to community development in rural areas. The program culminates in a closely supervised internship experience (11 months) in the management of community development projects.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 831  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1437  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $400  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $9598  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable