Program Overview
The Applied Science - Community Development at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Science - Community Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Science - Community Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- At least 18 credit hours in an area of concentration (may be interdisciplinary), including a *degree project.
- At least 9 credit hours must be completed in a secondary area of emphasis for breadth to maximize flexibility, there are no core courses required.
- A 3 to 6 credit hour *degree project is required.
- A comprehensive examination, either written and/or oral; the successful completion of the *degree project, including examination by the Examining and Advisory Committee, may serve in lieu of a written comprehensive examination.
- The final examination over the *degree project and program of study is oral.
- Where appropriate, a professional competency or certification exam may be required as part of the final examination.
- Not less than 50% of the course work, excluding *degree project, of the minimum number of graduate credits required must be University of Nebraska\x96Lincoln credit.
- Agricultural and Extension Education
- Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness
- Agronomy and Horticulture
- Animal Science
- Entomology
- Food Science and Technology
- Natural Resources
- Professionals with backgrounds in community and regional planning, sociology, economics, political science, and geography
- Employees working in local planning departments, community economic development organizations, housing agencies, parks & recreation offices, tribal programs, and non-profit organizations focusing on community enhancement
- Cooperative extension service professionals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (seeupload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska-Lincoln directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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