Community Development and Applied Economics
Applying, Transferring, Adding a Major/Minor at UVM and CDAE
CDAE is a very welcoming department. We encourage students from a variety of backgrounds and a variety of interests who are committed to working for the public good. We offer focused, one-on-one academic advising. We help you explore who you are and where you want to be in your life.
In return we demand engagement, critical thinking and hard work. So, you've checked out CDAE's undergraduate majors/minors or graduate degrees and now you're ready to act! Find the links, forms, or contacts for:
- Undergraduate Application
- Graduate Application
- Transfer to UVM
- Transfer into CDAE
- Add a CDAE Major or Minor
Want to discuss things with someone? We're here to help!
Undergraduate: Tina Haskins (tina.haskins@uvm.edu; 802.656.1013; 205 Morrill Hall)
Graduate: Leslie Barchard (leslie.barchard@uvm.edu; 802.656.0009; 103 Morrill Hall)
Undergraduate Application
The online undergraduate student application (and information about it) is available through UVM's Admissions Office website. Tina Haskins (tina.haskins@uvm.edu; 802.656.1013; 205 Morrill Hall)is available to answer any specific questions about CDAE's undergraduate majors or minors that you might have.
Graduate Application
The online graduate student application (and information about it) is available through UVM's graduate college website. Please also get in touch with Leslie Barchard (leslie.barchard@uvm.edu; 802.656.0009; 103 Morrill Hall) who handles CDAE/MPA graduate student services before, during, and after you submit an application.
Transfer to UVM
For undergraduate transfers into UVM, you can find the requirements and procedure to transfer into UVM at this admissions website.
A limited number of graduate course credits acquired through transfer may be included as part of a student's program of study with approval of the program faculty and the Dean of the Graduate College. Discuss transferring credits with the Graduate College. For application procedures, please see above.
Transfer into CDAE
If you are already a UVM undergraduate student and are thinking of transferring into CDAE, please contact Tina Haskins (tina.haskins@uvm.edu; 802.656.1013) or stop by 205 Morrill Hall to get the necessary paperwork and to discuss things in person.
Please take a look at the major requirement worksheet (PDF files) to see where you may stand if you transfer into CDAE. Tina or CDAE's departmental chair, Dr. Jane Kolodinsky, will be ready to answer any questions you have:
- Community and International Development Requirement Worksheet (PDF)
- Community Entrepreneurship (PDF)
- Public Communication (PDF)
Add a CDAE Major or Minor
If you would like to add a CDAE major or minor to your program, please contact Tina (tina.haskins@uvm.edu; 802.656.1013) or stop by 205 Morrill Hall to get the necessary paperwork and to discuss things in person.
Please note that students with an existing major at UVM outside of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) will be requesting a double degree (you will need to complete all CALS requirements in addition to your primary college's requirements).
Please take a look at the major/minor requirement worksheet (PDF files) to see what courses you will be expected to complete:
- Community and International Development Requirement Worksheet (PDF)
- Community Entrepreneurship (PDF)
- Public Communication (PDF)
- CDAE Minors (Applied Design, Consumer Affairs, Consumer and Advertising, and Green Building and Community Design) (PDF)
Last modified July 11 2011 02:20 PM
