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.
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Build your network and learn from award-winning
and experienced researchers, faculty and peers
actively engaged in community development work.Read about Michael Swack, director of Carsey's
Center for Impact Finance, receiving a top
award for his work in the community
development finance institution (CDFI) field. -
Participate in innovative and experiential learning
through fieldwork during your capstone project.
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!
