Community Resources and Development, PhD

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

Do you daydream about building vibrant communities, educating the next generation of community developers, and advancing as an industry leader? You can gain a full spectrum of knowledge to help you attain your aspirations in this doctoral degree program offering the perfect mix of theory, research and field work.

Degree Awarded: PHD

Community Resources and Development

The PhD in community resources and development is a research-intensive doctoral degree program grounded in theory and designed to prepare graduates for research-oriented careers in many areas. The program is based on the concept of building sustainable and healthy communities as the unifying principle in the established focus areas of community studies; nonprofit leadership and management; parks, recreation and leisure; and tourism development and management. The theoretical and methodological approaches embedded in this program serve to integrate scholarship in these areas in order for students to gain a more meaningful understanding of the impact on community life and dynamics. The program is transdisciplinary in nature. The core faculty engaged in this program are housed in the School of Community Resources and Development. In addition, the program builds on current collaborations with faculty with related research interests from many ASU departments, schools and centers. In addition, the program builds on current collaborations with faculty with related research interests from many ASU departments, schools and centers.