MS - Social and Community Services
MS in Social and Community Services enhances one's capabilities of bringing about and advocating positive social change in the community where he belongs. The course stimulates its students to question public policy aimed at community development and assess whether these policies are doing their primary purpose. Students are also educated on how develop a development plan for marginalized communities.
Students of this program can expect to discuss topics such as cultural awareness, public policy, social change, and the usage of community resources. They can also have an in-depth understanding of the long process of public policy creation - from the design, ratification, implementation and assessment.
Electives offered for this course allows student to specialize on any chosen topic including public health and homeland security, to name a few.
Holders of this degree can pursue higher positions in public and private organizations which supplies community needs such as those in the health care or education sector.
| School: | Capella University |
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| Field of Study: | Online Degree » Health & Medicine » Human Services |
| Accreditation: | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Delivery Format: | Online |
| Educational Level: | Master Degree |
| Language: | English |
| Requirements: | Applicants must have: Bachelor\'s degree (or foreign equivalent) from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, undergrad GPA of at least 2.7 (on 4.0 scale) or equivalent from an international institution, professional experience. |
