Overview

The online format of this Family Community Services from Michigan State University allows flexibility by providing online classes you can complete from any location.

Program Outcomes

This program will provide you with the skills to:

Strengthen your local community by designing and delivering quality programming
Empower families during times of transition or stress
Cultivate strengths of individuals and families
Recognize the role of diversity (e.g., racial/ethnic, military, religious) in family and community dynamics

Understand the unique strengths and challenges of military life

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program work in a variety of settings promoting family life and family/community well-being. Graduates hold jobs in county extension offices, army community services, pre/post-deployment assistance, family advocacy programs, emergency shelters, crisis centers, consumer credit counseling services, and United Way.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Resource Management

Crises Across the Lifespan

Family Dynamics

Lifespan Development

Interpersonal Relationships

Program Administration & Management

Program Design, Evaluation & Implementation

Parenting Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree
Previous work experienceResume/CV that includes employment history, education including degrees and honors, student organizations, professional organizations, special awards, research, creative work and other material related to your professional background and experience
Taken the TOEFLOnly required if English is not your native language
A written personal statement
3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
Official transcripts from all previous schools

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11196 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11196 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11196 USD / year

≈ 11196 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Program Outcomes

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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