Community Development Economics - Minor
About This Minor
The Community Development Economics minor at Utah State University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address economic issues in communities, focusing on natural resources, regional economics, and policy analysis.
What You Will Learn
Students will study microeconomics, natural resource and regional economics, agricultural and natural resource law, and choose from courses covering natural resource and environmental economics, regional and community economic development, and applied economics policy analysis.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department: Applied Economics Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
Faculty: View profiles of faculty members on the department directory.
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Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
- Community Development Specialist
- Economic Development Coordinator
- Regional Planner
- Natural Resource Economist
- Policy Analyst
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
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