The PhD in community resources and development is a research-intensive doctoral degree program grounded in theory and designed to prepare graduates for research-oriented careers in many areas. The program is based on the concept of building sustainable and healthy communities as the unifying principle in the established focus areas of community studies; non-profit leadership and management; parks, recreation and leisure; and tourism development and management. The theoretical and methodological approaches embedded in this program serve to integrate scholarship in these areas in order for students to gain a more meaningful understanding of the impact on community life and dynamics. The program is transdisciplinary in nature. The core faculty engaged in this program are housed in the School of Community Resources and Development. In addition, the program builds on current collaborations with faculty with related research interests from many ASU departments, schools and centers. In addition, the program builds on current collaborations with faculty with related research interests from many ASU departments, schools and centers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for research-oriented careers in higher education, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and private-sector businesses. Career Opportunities include university professor, think-tank researcher, independent scholar, consultant, foundation officer, government officer and corporate social responsibility officer.