Department: Dept of Rural Studies
ABAC believes in investing in rural communities and the Department of Rural Studies drives that involvement and commitment. We offer a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Rural Community Development. This Bachelor’s degree offers two tracks, one on Social and Community Development and the other on Community Health.
This interdisciplinary degree equips students with the skills necessary to create positive change in the health, social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of rural communities. The program focuses on the importance of applying critical thinking skills, cultural understanding, and social responsibility to create change while providing numerous hands-on learning opportunities and internships. Graduates go on to work in a variety of fields including counseling and therapy, social work, community planning, public service, and family and child development.