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
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We will continue to accept applications after 01.05.2021 (priority application deadline), but applications will be evaluated for admission as space is available
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work International Development Organisational Behaviour View 257 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
- Interview
Tuition Fee
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International
3394 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1697 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
2586 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2586 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per semester during 12 months.
National - U.S., Canada, Mexico
Living costs for Highland Park
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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