Community and International Development

The community and international development major or minor offers students a structured opportunity to jump into the world and make a difference. Backed by rigorous coursework and experienced faculty oversight, students put ideas into action on the ground... here in Vermont or all over the world. What they find is that real world issues are more complex than they usually seem. There are underlying social, economic, and cultural factors that can hinder development or be an asset to it.

This major includes a successful International Program with projects in Peru and St. Lucia that continue working with the same communities year after year. Its strength comes from the integration of a student's individual interests into multidisciplinary teams that include both UVM students and faculty as well as community partners in the places we work.

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High school/Secondary school Information

We will need the following documents from your school:

• Official secondary school transcript sent by your school (official English translation required)
• If available, first quarter grades or mid-year grades

• City Economic Development Planner
• Portfolio Manager for Micro-Capital Organizations
• Design / Builder for Sustainable Design Company
• Energy Policy and Project Manager
• Business Analyst at Waypoint Outdoor

You may choose between the following applications: the COALITION APP or the COMMON APP

There is no advantage/disadvantage to using either application format.