Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Planning and Policy - Community Development in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,438
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Community Development specialization equips students for careers primarily in nonprofit organizations, as well as in entities focused on community welfare. This program educates students about the reasoning behind community initiatives, the tactics used in development work, and complex urban community challenges. It highlights social transformation, justice, and equitable access, particularly for marginalized populations in the United States.
Objectives of the Community Development Specialization
To equip students with both theoretical insights and practical tools for addressing community challenges.
To cultivate evaluative abilities for assessing community conditions and identifying relevant data and resources for planning and implementation.
To introduce students to key stakeholders, institutions, and pressing community concerns, along with strategies for addressing them.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements applicants must meet the following program requirements
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Tuition
USD
36,438