Overview

Community Development from University of Detroit Mercy integrates human, organizational, physical and economic (HOPE Model) aspects of community development for a comprehensive approach to the renewal of communities.

Careers

Job Opportunities in Community Development include:

Social service agencies

Municipal or state government departments

Philanthropic organizations

Community development organizations

Community engagement or organizing consulting

Real estate development organizations

Social entrepreneurship or social impact enterprises

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Development

Human Development

Organizational Development

Social, Environmental, and Economic Justice

Economic Development

Regional Development & Sustainability

Physical Development

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Highland Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from previous degree programs (A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for admission.)

Letter of Intent including why you want to be in the MCD program, how your experiences have prepared you for the program, and what aspects of the HOPE Model interest you

Resume

Two Letters of Recommendation, preferably one from an employer and one from a previous faculty member, including contact information of referees

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33696 USD / year

≈ 33696 USD / year
Out-of-State

33696 USD / year

≈ 33696 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33696 USD / year

≈ 33696 USD / year

Living costs

Highland Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Highland Park

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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