Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- Doctoral students must complete all program requirements within 10 consecutive years.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
84 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tempe, United States
Disciplines
Community Development
Overview
The Community Resources and Development program at Arizona State University is based on the concept of building sustainable and healthy communities as the unifying principle in the established focus areas of community studies; nonprofit leadership and management; parks, recreation and leisure; and tourism development and management.
The theoretical and methodological approaches embedded in this program serve to integrate scholarship in these areas in order for students to gain a more meaningful understanding of the impact on community life and dynamics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for research-oriented careers in higher education, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector businesses. Career opportunities include university professor, think-tank researcher, independent scholar, consultant, foundation officer, government officer and corporate social responsibility officer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistical and Data Analysis
- Theoretical Perspectives in Community Development
- Sustainable Communities
- Community Research Methods
- Research Seminar in Community Resources and Development
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- current and professional resume
- statement of academic and professional goals
- GRE test scores
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 42,617 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,053 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 18,171 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)
Living costs
Tempe, United States
1,264-1,896 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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