Why Earn a Master in Community Development from the Carsey School of Public Policy?
Learn to Serve and Lead: Our online Master in Community Development will prepare you for building and sustaining strong communities through integration and collaboration across sectors — housing, health, finance, business development, jobs and more. This innovative program will give you the skills, know-how, connections and ideas to promote progress in communities across the United States and the globe.
The 14-month Community Development program is offered entirely online currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Application deadlines:
- Fall: March 15 (for Carsey School Scholarship; May 1 (for an MCD Fellowship); July 1 (preferred); August 15 (final)
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: April 15
What Makes the Community Development Program Unique?
Your Community, Your Capstone
During the Master in Community Development program, you'll complete a yearlong capstone project. You'll learn firsthand the most effective methods for having the greatest impact while applying what you learn in the classroom to a real project in a community you care about.
What community or communities do you want to impact? Our students have left their marks and contributed to stronger, healthier communities all over the world.
Getting Started
Curriculum Information:
Application Checklist: Your list of requirements to apply to the Carsey School (no GRE required). Get the Checklist!
Education Funding: See tuition costs and financing opportunities, including scholarships and fellowships. Find Funding!
Partnership Programs: We offer education awards and a graduate credit program through partnerships with select government and nonprofit organizations. See our Partners!