Overview

We live in a time of great change. The crises that we confront threaten the well-being of life on earth and, indeed, our survival.

Key features

For those who are willing to lead, these crises can be addressed through a deep understanding of their interconnectedness with the rest of the world. Nonprofit, learning, and community organizations that focus on advocacy, the environment, social justice, and peace are increasingly looking for leaders that have a global and holistic understanding of these crises as well as how they are interconnected.

Program Learning Outcomes

Prepare environments that reflect and support participatory, democratic, collaborative leadership skills.

Produce interventions that are congruent with ethics and values.

Demonstrate and analyze embedded social systems; master a specific social change content area; and able to design social system transformation strategies.

Formulate and evaluate dialogues that are inclusive of global, multicultural, multi-generational social and environmental viewpoints.

Apply models of compassion and connectedness with the larger community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecological Psychology

Globalism and Power

Gender and Society

Social Impact Media: Stories for Change

Immigration and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-23 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Community Development View 124 other Masters in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the M.A. Transformative Social Change must submit the following documents:

Application for Admissions
An official transcript from an accredited university demonstrating successful completion of a master's degree, with a 3.0 GPA or better;
Professional resume or CV;
Personal statement; and
One Letter of recommendation

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27538 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1669 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

27538 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1669 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

27538 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1669 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Oakland

1690 - 3100 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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