For More Information:

Mark Goodman
CEcD, Director
Center for Economic Development Education
Institute for Economic Advancement
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
(501) 569-8519
FAX (501) 569-8538
Email: msgoodman@ualr.edu


ONLINE! Economic Development Marketing and Site Selection Summer 2010 (planned) Partnership with the OU Economic Development Institute IEDC-Accredited Details forthcoming	ONLINE! Entrepreneurship Fall 2010 (planned) Partnership with the OU Economic Development Institute IEDC-Accredited Details forthcoming For more information, contact Dr. Ron Swager @ 501-569-8519

Professional Designation

The designation "Mid-South Economic Development Professional" provides official recognition for individuals who demonstrate excellence in the profession, complete the required curriculum, and have a minimum of three years economic development experience.

General Certification Requirements:

18 credit hours of instruction including:

3 credits in the Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course
(or another IEDC-accredited Basic Course)
2.5 credits in Planning Strategically
2 credits in Economic Development Finance/Real Estate
10.5 credits (minimum) in additional IEA electives (see Curriculum), including courses in any IEA Advanced Certificate program

Examination on eight subject areas, including business retention and expansion, strategic planning, real estate, finance, workforce development, community development, management, and marketing.

The Mid-South Economic Development Professional designation requires a minimum of 10 credits taken in the curriculum of the IEA Center for Economic Development Education at UALR.

Transfer Credits:

A maximum of 8 transfer credits accepted toward Arkansas Certification include:

EDI (5 credits) or CDI (3 credits)
Undergraduate or graduate degree in economic development (5 credits)
IEDC accredited courses (2 credits each) CID, CED or CEcD (2 credits)

UALR Institute for Economic Advancement

2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
PHONE: 501-569-8519
FAX: 501-569-8538