Study Graduate Certificate in Community Design and Development at San Jose State University in the USA, College of Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

In this certificate program, offered by the School of Planning, Policy and Environmental Studies, students gain the knowledge and skills required to address a community’s needs through the design of the physical environment. Courses examine the interactions among social, economic, political, and cultural factors, and the built environment.

Which department am I in?

College of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$20,739.00 per year

Living Expenses -USD $26,374

Application deadline

01/04/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.