M.Sc. in Community Development
In this Community Development program from Kansas State University you will learn to facilitate sustainable and prosperous societal change while acquiring the skills, information and networks to build community in the 21st Century.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, May, August
Tuition Fee
$ 600 per credit
Location
Online
The program
Community development is a practice-based profession that promotes increased quality-of-life for residents of rural and urban communities of place, identity and/or interest though economic opportunities, sustainable initiatives, organization, education and participative democracy.
The online Community Development master’s degree from Kansas State University will prepare you for a variety of careers within this profession.
Careers
A master’s degree in community development is ideal for current and aspiring professionals in areas such as:
- community and regional planning
- economic development and entrepreneurship
- community health and wellness
- anti-poverty programs
- cooperative extension
- housing and infrastructure
- nonprofit organizations
- parks and recreation
- natural resource management
- public administration
- applied sociology
- tribal, immigrant, refugee and youth programs
Courses includes:
- Organizing for Community Change
- Community Analysis
- Principles and Strategies of Community Change
- Community and Regional Economic Policy and Analysis
- Community and Natural Resource Management
- Applied Community Development
- Evaluation of Organizations & Programs