Program Overview
The Community Development at Kansas State University 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 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 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Community Development Orientation
- Organizing for Community Change
- Community Analysis
- Principles and Strategies of Community Change
- Community and Regional Economic Analysis
- Community and Natural Resource Management
- Working with native communities
- Natural resource management
- Building economic capacity
- Non-Profit Leadership
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission to the Community Development specialization under the MS program is predicated upon graduation from an undergraduate program with a Bachelors Degree, and meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School at Kansas State University. Regular admission requires a GPA of 3.0 during the students last two years of their undergraduate program.
Probationary admission status may be granted to those applicants who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and who have shown the capability to complete graduate level course work through individual research and work experiences. Potential students who do not meet these admission guidelines may petition the program director for a review of the students credentials and seek exceptions to the admission policy on a case by case merit evaluation.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 909 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kansas State University 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 Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Manhattan, United States
public university in the state of Kansas
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
