Overview

The Community Resources and Development - Sustainable Communities MSc program from Arizona State University is a research-oriented master's degree program designed to prepare students for their future careers by teaching them to analyze and understand critical topics and issues pertinent to the fields of tourism, parks and recreation management; nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations; and sustainable communities.

Career Opportunities

This degree program prepares graduates for careers in governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector businesses. Career opportunities include:

tourism officers
parks and recreation officers
nonprofit and nongovernmental organization officers
community services officers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods
Statistical and Data Analysis
Community Services Management
Critical Issues
Theoretical Perspectives in Community Development
Sustainable Communities
Social Entrepreneurship
Community and Social Innovations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

30 credit hours and a thesis, or
36 credit hours including the required applied project

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sustainable Development Public Policy View 571 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of professional and academic goals
three letters of recommendation
current resume
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months.
National

24498 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12014 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Community Resources and Development - Sustainable Communities.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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