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Bachelor of Community Development in Community Services Concentration
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The concentration prepares students to lead nonprofits and public agencies that serve families, such as food banks, shelters and health centres.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Community Development in Community Services Concentration. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Community planner
- community relations director
- social and community service manager
Curriculum
- Students begin with sociology
- social work and public policy courses
- the community services track then covers community health
- family issues
- crime and inequality
- with local social work practice. Learners also build budgeting
- cultural awareness
- leadership and environmental problem-solving skills. The concentration is 12 credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
- Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of funds for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $22,050 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.