Overview

Master’s candidates in this Human Development - Social Change program from Pacific Oaks College will be immersed in coursework that prepares them to create large-scale social change. Students will learn how to collaboratively design and implement change by making processes more participatory. Story-telling, dreaming, the arts, grant-writing, action research, the use of budgets and timelines, and autonomous community building are among the methods and mediums employed.

Career

Graduates from human development graduate and undergraduate degree programs have found positions in various settings and fields, including for-profit, nonprofit, business, education, health care, and global organizations. Examples include:

Organizational consultant
Human resources
Executive coach
Child care
Social services
Instructor
Administration
Supervisor
Grassroots organizer
Community activist
Child welfare worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education for Critical Consciousness

Community as a Context for Development

Authentic Infant-Competent Child

Human Development

Early Childhood Education and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round, three convenient starting dates for campus-based students.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Community Development View 122 other Masters in Community Development 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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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Completed Application for Admission
Application Fee
Resume
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

18750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

18750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

18750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Pasadena

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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