Program Overview

Community Development Master's Program

The Community Development Master's program is a multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, online program in conjunction with the Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA).

Program Overview

The degree offered is a Master of Science (M.S.) in Community Development. The program focuses on community development, with core courses and electives that provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Core Courses

• CED 709: Foundations in Community Development
• CED 711: Principles and Strategies of Community Change
• CED 713: Community Development II: Organizing for Community Change
• CED 715: Community Analysis: Introduction to Methods
• CED 717: Community and Regional Economic Policy and Analysis
• CED 719: Community Natural Resource Management

Electives

• CED 752: Basic Grant Development and Management (3 credits)
• CED 721: Introduction to Native Community Development (3 credits)
• CED 723: Building Native Community/Economic Capacity (3 credits)
• CED 733: Sustainable Communities (3 credits)
• CED 741: Economic Development Strategies and Programs (3 credits)
• CED 745: Land Management Planning (3 credits)
• CED 761: Government, Politics, & Community Development (3 credits)
• CED 753: Not-for-profit Management (3 credits)
• CED 755: Community Leadership and Capacity Building (3 credits)
• CED 763: Immigrants and Communities (3 credits)
• CED 758: Evaluation of Organizations and Programs (3 credits)
• CED 756: Community Engagement (3 credits)
• CED 746: HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (3 credits)

Plan Options

The program offers three plan options:

• Plan A: Master's Thesis (CED 798)
• Plan B: Master's Paper (CED 797)
• Plan C: Coursework only (36 credits)

Admission Requirements

• English Proficiency Requirements:
  • TOEFL iBT: 71
  • IELTS: 6
  • Duolingo: 105

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: February 15
• Spring semester: September 15