145 Master's in Community Development in North America

Where music intersects with people in a community context, there is bound to be a story. The story of how music inspires, challenges, sustains, enhances and identifies with individuals and groups is at the core of study in the Community Music programme at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Enhance your Social Work Advanced Standing degree from University of Memphis and make a bigger difference in the lives of those you work with by earning your Master of Social Work degree through UofM Global. 

The Urban Design and Community and Regional Planning MSc/MSCRP dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin is an accelerated three year graduate program designed to prepare students for advanced work in the fields of urban design and planning. 

The Training and Development Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University prepares professionals who teach, train, manage, and/or consult in the area of workforce (employee and volunteer) development.  Students will apply current theory as they plan, create, deliver, and evaluate high quality training programs for their organizations.

The study of public affairs and community development takes place at the intersection of increasingly complex economic, political, legal, and social systems. The Public Affairs and Community Development programme of Rutgers University will teach students about all these systems.

In the Global Community Engagement - Global Community Engagement program of the University of Denver, you’ll critically explore issues of global concern and experience hands-on engagement with changing communities to make a positive impact.

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.

The Community-Based Block at San Diego State University is a two-year, full-time Master of Science programme. This public study mode course focuses on multicultural community counselling and social justice education. It prepares students for professional licensure while serving diverse populations in San Diego.

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.  

The Community Development programme at Acadia University is an intensive, two-year Master of Professional Studies degree. This thesis-based course is delivered full-time and in-person, offering students a self-directed research environment supported by expert faculty mentorship within a small-school setting.

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.

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

The AYA Integrated Social Studies Licensure at The University of Akron is a Master of Science programme designed for graduates holding a B.A. or B.S. degree. This full-time course provides concentrated study for secondary teaching licensure in grades 7-12, combining advanced academic theory with professional practice.

The Community Arts program from Maryland Institute College of Art prepares artists to use their artmaking as a means of civic, youth, and community development, activism, education and more.

Create and contribute to community betterment with Iowa State University 30-credit online Master of Community Development (MCD) program.

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

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.

The Development Practice programme at Auburn University is a comprehensive Master’s degree designed for future global leaders. This full-time course focuses on sustainable solutions for poverty and humanitarian aid. Students gain practical skills in social policy and program design through a human sciences perspective.

The Child Life M.Sc. at Auburn University is a professional postgraduate programme designed for students seeking certification with the Association of Child Life Professionals. This full-time course combines advanced clinical work with academic study to support families and children within complex healthcare settings.

The Education Training Development programme at Central Michigan University is a professional Master of Arts degree delivered entirely online. This 30 to 33-credit hour course is designed for part-time or full-time study, typically completed over two years, focusing on adult learning and organisational growth strategies.