Program: Community and International Development MSCID - Andrews University

Apr 14, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Bulletin (Review Copy)

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

CIDS 632 - Portfolio Development Seminar Credits: 1
CIDS 680 - Field Practicum Credits: 1
CIDS 698 - Research Project Credits: 2,3
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1:
SOCI 533 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey Credits: 2
SOCI 534 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis & SPSS Credits: 2
Option 2:
EDRM 605 - Qualitative Research Methods in Education and Psychology Credits: 3
Option 3:
EDRM 611 - Applied Statistical Methods I Credits: 3
Choose from the following courses to equal 18 total credits in Foundations:
CIDS 535 - Grant Writing Credits: 2
CIDS 575 - Topics: Credits: 1–6
CIDS 623 - Humanitarian and Development Practice Credits: 1–3
CIDS 663 - Political Economy Analysis Credits: 3
CIDS 673 - Project Cycle Management Credits: 3

Program Electives - 12

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

ANTH 517 - Cultural and Developmental Anthropology Credits: 2
BSAD 515 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership Credits: 3
BSAD 530 - Leadership & Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations Credits: 3
BSAD 670 - Management of Human Resources Credits: 3
CIDS 520 - Development Theory and Practice Credits: 3
CIDS 524 - Humanitarian Studies: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
CIDS 526 - Global Health & Development Credits: 3
CIDS 554 - Poverty Analysis & Reduction Strategies Credits: 3
CIDS 568 - Community Change Credits: 3
CIDS 575 - Topics: Credits: 1–6
CIDS 640 - Human Rights and Global Development Credits: 3
CIDS 675 - Institutions in Development Credits: 3
CIDS 697 - Portfolio Project Credits: 2
FNCE 675 - Financial Management Credits: 3
MSSN 546 - Mission in Cultural and Religious Context Credits: 3 (only available to MSCID/MDiv Dual Degree Students)
PSYC 525 - Disaster Psychology Credits: 2
SOCI 508 - Emergency Preparedness Credits: 2
SOCI 514 - Migrant & Refugee Issues Credits: 2,3
SOCI 549 - Disaster Response and Emergency Operations Credits: 2
SOCI 555 - Emergency Planning Credits: 2
SOCI 578 - Principles and Practice of Hazards Mitigation Credits: 3
SOWK 630 - Policy for Social Change Credits: 3 (only available to MSCID/MSW Dual Degree Students)

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.

Total Credits - 30

Foundations - 18

Program Electives - 12

Assistantships

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