Overview

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The Communication for Development and Social Change program at Temple University covers strategic communication and public campaign design while also emphasizing the key roles that empowered communities, local voices, and participatory strategies play in social change processes. The CDSC MS program is a 30-credit program designed to be completed in one year.

We equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effect meaningful change in their communities in areas such as climate adaptation, public health, sustainable agriculture, gender equity, and peace and security.

This work requires specific expertise in using tools like strategic communication, public information campaigns, participatory interventions, managing and evaluating social change projects, media and information literacy training, and media and digital platforms for social change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Media, Communication and Development

Communication for Social Change Project Design

Community, Activist, Citizens' and Radical Media
Research Approaches in Communication, Development and Social Change

Solutions Journalism
Master's Research Project

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Sociology Corporate Social Responsibility View 17 other Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree at Temple University.

Statement of Goals: In approximately 1,000 words, present your strongest statement in the form of an essay about your interests and experiences in the field of Communication for Development and Social Change.

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Resume: Current resume or curriculum vitae is required.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49020 USD / year

≈ 49020 USD / year
Out-of-State

45540 USD / year

≈ 45540 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33150 USD / year

≈ 33150 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Financing

Funding

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