For Students
Courses We Teach
Spring 2025 Semester (February 10-June 6, 2025) Spring Break April 5-13
| Course ID | Course Name | Instructor | Online Class Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSK 605 | Social Entrepreneurship | Dr. Ericka Harney | Mondays 9:45 AM |
| PSK 604 | Strategic Communication for Change | Andrea Anschel. MPH | Tuesdays 9:45 AM |
| PRC 602 | Social Research for Social Change | Dr. Julie Maldonado | Wednesdays 9:15 AM |
| PRC 604 | Synthesis and Integration | Dr. Joey Aloi | Thursdays 9:45 AM |
| PSK 603 | Natural Resource Management | Dr. Melanie Johnson | Fridays 9:00 AM |
Key Dates for Students- Spring 2025
| Dates | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| February 5 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST | Semester Kick-off | |
| February 8 | Courses open for students | |
| February 10 | First day of zoom classes | |
| February 23 | Last day to drop classes with 100% refund | |
| April 5-13 | Spring Break (No classes) | |
| April 14 | Last day to request pass/fail | |
| June 6 | End of Spring 2024 Semester | |
| June 27 | Grades available |
Summer 2025
| Course ID | Course Name | Instructor | Online Class Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBC 605 | Telling a Different Story: Resilience in Appalachia | Dr. Joey Aloi, Jenny Totten | In-person, immersive course: June 15-28, 2025 |
| SSC 601 | Graduate Student Success Seminar | Dr. Christie Hand | Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT/2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC |
Fall 2025 Semester (August 11 - December 5, 2025) Fall Break October 4-12
| Course ID | Course Name | Instructor | Online Class Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSK 618 | Leadership in Community Building | Dr. Ericka Harney | Mondays 9:45 am ET |
| PSK 620 | Ethics and Values in Community Development | Dr. Joey Aloi | Tuesdays 9:45 am ET |
| PRC 607 | Action Research Seminar | Dr. Julie Maldonado | Wednesdays 11:15 am ET |
| ACC 601 | Introduction to Community Change | Luke Taylor-Ide | Thursdays 9:45 am ET |
| ACC 603 | Taking Impact to Scale | Dr. Daniel Taylor | Thursdays 9:45 am ET |
Key Dates for Students - Fall 2025
| Dates | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| August 6 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET | Semester Kick-off | |
| August 9 | Courses open for students on Moodle | |
| August 11 | First day of live classes | |
| August 24 | End of Drop/Add period | |
| October 4-12 | Spring/Fall Break | |
| December 5 | Last day of classes | |
| December 31 | Grades available |
Spring 2026 Semester (February 9 - June 5, 2026) Spring Break April 4-12
| Course ID | Course Name | Instructor | Online Class Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC 602 | Social Research for Social Change | Dr. Julie Maldonado | TBD |
| PRC 604 | Synthesis and Integration | Dr. Joey Aloi | Thursdays 9:45 AM |
| PRC 606 | Applying Community Development for Your Community | Dr. Daniel Taylor | TBD |
| PSK 601 | Nonprofit Management | Dr. Ericka Harney | TBD |
| PSK 602 | Community Resource Mapping | Dr. Melanie Johnson | TBD |
Key Dates for Students - Spring 2026
| Dates | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| February 4 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET | Semester Kick-off | |
| February 7 | Courses open for students on Moodle | |
| February 9 | First day of live classes | |
| February 22 | End of Drop/Add period | |
| April 4-12 | Spring/Fall Break | |
| June 5 | Last day of classes | |
| June 30 | Grades available |
Graduation Requirements
Students must:
- Complete 32 credit hours of courses according to the Course Requirements for Graduation section of the Academic Catalog, including four required courses: ACC 601 Introduction to Community Change, ACC 603 Taking Impact to Scale, PRC 602 Social Research for Social Change, and PRC 604 Synthesis & Integration.
- Complete master’s portfolio that synthesizes coursework and learning in community
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Make full payment of all tuition, fees, and other financial obligations