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Community and International Development MSCID

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The Community and International Development program offers interdisciplinary study in the humanitarian and development field at the graduate level. This unique approach equips students with the skills needed to identify and respond to social and economic challenges across the globe.

In order to receive a Masters in Community and International Development, students will complete 30 credits of required coursework. Up to 6 credits may be transferred from another accredited/recognized institution and applied towards the 30 required credits according to the criteria listed in the official Andrews University Graduate Transfer Policy.

Delivery: This degree is offered in both an on-campus and as an interactive online synchronous program. Most courses are taught in-person and online simultaneously (see School of Distance Education definitions). Online students are encouraged to come to campus for graduation.

MSCID Dual Degree Options:

The MSCID is also available with the following dual degree options:

Total Credits - 30

Foundations - 18

Program Electives - 12

Choose 12 credits from the following options in consultation with the program advisor:

Assistantships

Students may have the opportunity to apply for graduate assistantships within the Community and International Development Program. Please apply in the CIDP Office.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to general admission requirements of the Andrews University School of Graduate Studies & Research:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • An overall GPA of 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree or in 8 or more credits of previously taken graduate courses graded A-F. Students may be admitted provisionally with a GPA of 2.6 or higher. Such students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher during their first semester to continue in the program.
  • Completed Graduate Application packet.
  • Completed coursework in Statistics and Research. Provisional acceptance may be granted without these courses with the expectation that the student will take them during the first year of enrollment. Credits for these prerequisites will not apply toward the MSCID.

The director of the program may request a personal interview or a third reference and/or other information.

In lieu of Scholarships, the tuition for this program is discounted by 50% for all students maintaining a minimum GPA.

A reading knowledge of a foreign language is strongly recommended for those planning on graduate work.

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