The Community Development and Applied Economics department offers two professional graduate degrees, both combining theoretical grounding with applied research and projects.
CDAE's master of science degree focuses on community development both locally and globally. Student research and theses are in diverse areas including sustainable development, transportation, consumer information, and public communication both in the US and abroad. Click here to view/download a PDF 
The Master of Public Administration at the University of Vermont is a professional interdisciplinary degree that prepares public leaders by combining the theoretical and practical foundations of public administration with the democratic traditions of Vermont communities. The MPA program also offers an
CDAE research/teaching opportunities: CDAE is looking for a few good graduate students. CDAE accepts student applications year-round, but to be considered for competitive financial support we recommend completion of your application by February 15 as decisions regardingCDAE is partnered with various institutes and centers at the University of Vermont and beyond. These partnerships expand the opportunities to graduate students in CDAE, offering additional financial support, internship support, or academic/collegial resources.
The Peace Corps Fellows Program: The Peace Corps Fellows Program at the University of Vermont offers Returned Peace Corps Volunteers financial and institutional support to earn an MS in Community Development and Applied Economics or an MPA.
Center for Rural Studies: Established in 1978, the Center for Rural Studies promotes the dissemination of information through teaching, consulting, research, and community outreach. CRS contributes to the search for solutions to rural problems and issues.
UVM Transportation Research Center: The TRC brings together graduate students from all colleges at UVM who study and research the energy and environmental impacts of our transportation systems. TRC offers the TRC Graduate Scholars Program and assistantships.
The Gund Institute for Ecological Economics: CDAE faculty and students are among the pioneering experts and leading educators from around the world and across a wide variety of academic and environmental disciplines that make up the Gund Institute. A Graduate
Snelling Center for Government: The Snelling Center fosters responsible and ethical civic leadership, encourage public service by private citizens, and promote informed citizen participation in shaping public policy in Vermont.Last modified July 27 2009 05:01 PM
