Community DevelopmentNorth America

150 Master's degrees in Community Development in North America

University of New Hampshire4,3(7)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Community Development Policy and Practice

Geared toward working professionals, the M.A. in Community Development Policy and Practice from University of New Hampshire will equip you for a myriad of careers and jobs while preparing you through real-world training and connecting you to community-based partners and practitioners.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year, 2 months$27,154/yr

University of Colorado Denver4,3(12)

Denver, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Community Health Science

Community Health Science at the University of Colorado Denver is an interdisciplinary track for completing the Master of Social Science programme that challenges students to apply knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences, to identify patterns and formulate explanations for population health and health related careers.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,984/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Adult Education and Community Development

The Adult Education and Community Development program at University of Toronto is a research-based degree and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$23,402/yr

The University of Vermont3,8(4)

Burlington, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Community Development and Applied Economics

The Community Development and Applied Economics MSc degree offered by The University of Vermont boasts faculty with expertise in economics (both ecological and neoclassical), food systems, public policy, ecological economics, renewable energy, public communication, consumer affairs, and community economic development.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$64,080/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Urban Planning and Public Policy

Urban Planning and Public Policy from Harvard University permits students to pursue a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree at HKS and a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) degree at the GSD and to complete both degrees in three years, rather than the four years that would be required if the two degrees were pursued independently.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$61,510/yr

Southeastern University Florida4,6(5)

Online

International Community Development

The International Community from Development program at Southeastern University Florida equips students with a wide range of skills in ministry, business and social services, preparing you to help others and make a leadership impact in both local and global communities.

M.A. Part-time Online

$19,620/full

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Community Development

In the Community Development Graduate Certificate online program from Kansas State University, you will learn how to facilitate sustainable and prosperous community change with an online graduate certificate in community development.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

$7,464/full

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

New Kingston, Jamaica

Gender and Development Studies

Gender and Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary programme, focusing on gender and development.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1½ yearTuition not available

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte3,6(5)

Charlotte, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Nursing - Community and Public Health Nursing

The Nursing - Community and Public Health Nursing program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is designed to prepare nurses for advanced practice in Community and Public Health Nursing.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,627/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Urban Studies with Library and Information Science

Students in this Urban Studies with Library and Information Science program from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee concurrently pursue a Masters’ degree in Urban Studies (MS) and a MLIS degree.

Master Full-time On-campus

$27,090/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

Online Top 8% in Worldwide

Community Health (Online)

The Community Health (Online) at The City University of New York serves both national and international students who are pursuing a career in health promotion/disease prevention.

M.A. Part-time Online

$16,950/full

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Leadership and Community Engagement

The new and exciting Leadership and Community Engagement MLCE program at York University is a part-time professional master’s degree that prepares graduates for leadership roles in public-sector organizations and communities with a focus on community engagement and innovation.

Master Part-time Online +2

2½ years$4,609/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Community-Based Block

San Diego State University's Community-Based Block (CBB) Program is a 2-Year, 60-unit Master of Science in Counseling degree, with a concentration in multicultural community counseling, that prepares licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCC).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Development Studies

Human Development Studies from Vanderbilt University critically explores and synthesizes the dynamic relationships among individuals, environments, and human systems.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,075/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Rural Development

The Rural Development MA program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed to educate leaders who understand the dynamic relationship of rural Alaska with the global economy and who have professional skills in areas of leadership, business development, administration and conflict management.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$22,140/yr

Brandon University4,2(14)

Brandon, Canada

Rural Development

The Rural Development programme at Brandon University offers a comprehensive exploration of social, economic, and environmental issues in rural regions. This flexible course provides students with the essential skills to support community adaptation and growth through tailored study plans and practical research opportunities.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,002/module

Pacific Oaks College5,0(1)

Pasadena, United States

Human Development - Early Childhood Education and Development

Graduates of the Human Development - Early Childhood Education and Development programme from Pacific Oaks College will be prepared to pursue careers as educators, administrators, and supervisors in a variety of settings.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,640/yr

Prairie View A&M University4,7(3)

Prairie View, United States

Community Development

The Master of Science in Community Development program at Prairie View A&M University is designed to meet the needs of individuals with diverse academic backgrounds who care about the problems and potential of socially, physically and economically distressed communities.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,379/yr

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Family and Community Services (Online)

The Family and Community Services (Online) from Oklahoma State University will provide you with a well-rounded curriculum focused on understanding family and community dynamics, delivering quality services and managing programs.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

3 years$20,786/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

New Kingston, Jamaica

Economic Development Policy

Economic Development Policy from The University of the West Indies focuses on issues relevant to small developing countries operating within a dynamic international environment.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$15,000/yr