Overview

The belief explored in this online master’s programme in human development is that one’s own personal growth and the act of evoking positive social change are interconnected processes, particularly during times of national or global stress. Emphasizing the need of active participation in the process, students interested in social activism, social change, and policy making will acquire the tools to help make a positive impact.

Key facts

Graduates of this Human Development - Social Change Online programme from Pacific Oaks College will learn how to collaboratively design and implement changes in a variety of areas, including for-profit or nonprofit organizations, schools, communities, governmental organizations, and in society at large. This online human development master’s programme employs storytelling, the arts, grant-writing, action research, the use of budget and timelines, and autonomous community building.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Authentic Assessment

Advanced studies in Dewey, Dubois, Vygotsky, Freire, and Hooks as Social Justice Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 45 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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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 Fees

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Non-residents

19320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19320 USD / year

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In-State

19320 USD / year

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Funding

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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