281 Master's degrees in Community Development

This Data, Inequality and Society programme from The University of Edinburgh brings advanced, cross-disciplinary knowledge together with insights from sector leaders and experts who are committed to building inclusive and equitable global societies. 

Development Studies from Addis Ababa University has two tracks: (I) Rural Livelihoods and Development, and (ii) Environment and Sustainable Development).

The Community Development program offered by the University of California, Davis, is designed to prepare students for careers in nonprofit and governmental organizations as administrators, designers, planners, researchers, and technicians.

The Social Science - Public Management and Social Development MSc course at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) explores similarities and differences in contemporary challenges to the welfare of citizens in China and Europe. At this programme you will learn to manage and participate in social innovation at the interface between the public and private sectors in China as well as Europe.

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.

What are the key systemic causes of the so-called Anthropocene era, how are different lives lived under this new planetary condition, and what are the main challenges in creating more sustainable futures? These are some of the questions you can explore in the Development, Environment and Cultural Change programme of the University of Oslo.

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. 

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.

The Master of Arts in Youth Development from Michigan State University has its roots in Positive Youth Development Rather than focusing solely on corrective measures, a Positive Youth Development approach equips young people in the second decade of life with the skills and opportunities necessary for a successful transition into adulthood. 

The Master of Arts in Family Community Services from Michigan State University will provide you with a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on understanding family and community dynamics, delivering quality services, and managing programs.

Community Health Sciences from University of Manitoba offers a broad, multidisciplinary training in the concepts and methods of the population-based health sciences and their application in the practice of population health, public health and preventive medicine.

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.

The Community Dentistry programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for registered dental practitioners. Available as a Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma, the course features full-time and part-time study modes over one to two years, focusing on dental public health and research excellence.

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Community Development (CW) at University of Johannesburg.

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 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 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 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 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.

Community Development from University of Detroit Mercy is a unique masters program that was designed by an interdisciplinary faculty at Detroit Mercy to create a holistic approach to the theory and practice of community development with a foundation rooted in service, social justice, and sustainability.