
DP 600: Introduction to International Development
History and theory of development, with introduction to development models including health, engineering, anthropology, policy, business, and environment.
Graduate Certificate
Be a part of sustainable development practice.
The Regis Development Practice program is premised on the understanding that tackling development challenges requires many kinds of knowledge and multiple points of view, interacting within an interdisciplinary approach. Development Practice courses draw on a range of disciplines, including health, engineering, climate, ecology, economics, communications, mapping, metrics, culture, gender, finance, management and governance to explore a common theme. Our global classroom brings development theory into dialogue with students’ own experience, resulting ultimately in more creative and robust real-world practice for our graduates.
The Certificate of Development Practice is customizable for students with development experience and may be applied toward the Master of Development Practice degree program.
Program Format
Synchronous classes may be attended in-person or remotely
Credits for Completion
12 credit hours
Tuition for the 23-24 Academic Year
$599 per credit hour
History and theory of development, with introduction to development models including health, engineering, anthropology, policy, business, and environment.
Review key cases of gender-based oppression, empowerment and development efforts at the global level, as well as examining opportunities for community engagement in participatory development.
Examines methods for field and library research in the context of the entire development project management cycle and the wider community of development researchers.
Name: Emily Van Houweling
Title: Associate Professor
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
To apply to the Development Practice graduate certificate program, you will need:
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year: $599 per credit hour
For information on program-specific fees visit regis.edu/cost. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Total program credits: 15
Financial support is available to those who qualify. The Regis Development Practice department is committed to bringing a diverse, international cohort of students together for deep and ongoing engagement leading to truly global development education and solutions, which requires financial accessibility for students from a wide range of local economies. The department will work within its available resources to make participation in the program feasible for all qualified students.
Regis also offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
The Development Practice Graduate Certificate is offered by the Development Practice department within Regis College.