
Gain the Skills Today to Make a Difference in Your Community Tomorrow
As a highly engaged member of your community, you want to see real-time change on the ground. Our Master in Community Development will equip you for a myriad of careers and jobs while preparing you through real-world training and connecting you to community-based partners. You’ll learn the basis of community engagement and establish a foundation in sustainable and effective community development practices while learning to apply these skills across different sectors, including housing, health, finance, business development and more.
Key Program Highlights
- Available as a fully online program.
- Apply coursework and classroom training during a four-term capstone project in your community while also building a professional network of faculty and peers from an array of disciplines.
- The program’s flexible start schedule allows you to start in the fall or spring and earn your degree in just 14 to 16 months while working.
Program Details
Apply by July 15 for fall admission
Location: Online
Can be completed in 14-16 months
760
Capstone projects in 25 countries
6:1
Student-to-faculty ratio in capstone project courses
75%
Of students receive Carsey scholarships and education awards
Check Out Our Degree Funding Opportunities

Through fellowships, education awards in partnership with distinguished public service organizations,
and tuition scholarships from the Carsey School, we make your education affordable.
Reasons to Choose UNH
Learn how to build and sustain stronger communities through training and collaboration that spans different sectors, including housing, health, finance, business development, jobs and more.

Exceptional Faculty
In the Master in Community Development program, you’ll learn from seasoned practitioners in economics, finance, organizational management, health and safety, environmental factors and more.

Experience
In the Master in Community Development program, you’ll learn from seasoned practitioners in economics, finance, organizational management, health and safety, environmental factors and more.

Flexible Schedule
In the Master in Community Development program, you’ll learn from seasoned practitioners in economics, finance, organizational management, health and safety, environmental factors and more.