An inter-college course designed to provide graduate students with a multidisciplinary perspective on the administration of agricultural and rural development activities in developing countries. The course is oriented to students trained in agricultural or social sciences who are likely to have administrative responsibilities during their professional careers. 1-2 credits Biweekley. Upper class or graduate standing. This seminar explores issues that straddle the boundries of the biological and social sciences as they relate to rural livelihoods, food security and the management of biological resources.
Students taking the one credit option participate in seminars and panels.
Students taking the two credit option must also participate in a group project. Upper class or graduate standing. At Communication Graduate Center. Analysis, design, and administration of training programs for the development of human resources in small-farm agriculture, rural health and nutrition, literacy as nonformal education, and general community development. Designed for scientists, administrators, educator-trainers, and social organizers in rural and agricultural develpment programs in the U.S. and abroad.