This program is ideal for professionals who desire a career focused on meaningful community engagement. Designed for working professionals, this online program bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application to equip you with the skills needed to drive change in diverse communities and organizations.

Fast Facts
  • Priority deadline: March 19, 2024
  • Program mode: 100% online | Cohort format
  • Program duration: 2 years (30 units)
  • Financial Aid available
  • No GRE Required

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Career outlook

The demand for professionals equipped with skills in diversity, equity and inclusion is on the rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in community and social service occupations are projected to grow 12% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Graduates with skills in diverse community development and leadership are well-positioned to excel in this evolving job market.

33,580 Unique postings required a Master's degree
$90K advertised median salary
123% rise in jobs in diversity, inclusion and belonging industry (Since May 2020)

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Amplify your community’s power.

Through this program, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re driving social justice and equity on a global scale.

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You’ll learn how to:

  • Lead diversity initiatives in communities, organizations, and agencies
  • Help communities identify their core needs
  • Strategically plan major goals and initiatives
  • Write grant proposals and spearhead fundraising campaigns
  • Coordinate programs and manage relations with community partners
  • Research complex issues and recommend evidence-based solutions

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Why you'll love us.

  • NO TEMPLATES, EVER.

    At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTION AND DESIGN.

    Our world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today’s most in-demand skills – and bringing the industry directly to you.

  • GROUP-POWERED LEARNING.

    When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. And from day one to graduation, you’ll learn and grow together.

  • VIP SUPPORT.

    As you earn your education, we’ll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.

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Overview

A transformative program, this degree is preparing leaders who can tackle the challenges facing today's diverse communities. Its curriculum focuses on organizational leadership, conflict resolution, community relations and social justice.

With an emphasis on social justice and theory, you’ll know, upon graduating, how to develop and implement fair and equitable practices in organizations and communities across the nation. And equipped with the program's leadership framework, you can enter the field with the utmost confidence and move forward with the important work to come: disrupting unjust power dynamics and helping communities fulfill their self-defined goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: How many hours a week should I plan to dedicate to classes?

Answer: Credit-bearing programs conform to Carnegie hours (i.e., one credit equals one hour of class time, plus two hours of homework). This program has six credits per term, which equals 18 hours per week dedicated to classes.

Question: Who takes this program?

Answer: This program appeals to those with a background in sociology, political science, social ecology, criminal justice, humanities, public administration, diversity, ethnic studies, educators and education administration, and those who want to make a difference in their communities. Those considering the Master of Public Administration program could be interested in this program as an alternate option.

Question: What distinguishes this program?

Answer: Aside from being one of the country’s few programs focused on diverse community development and leadership, the degree is taught by leaders in the field – many with decades of experience – and includes the following career-focused features:

  • Hands-on Learning
  • Work-friendly Scheduling
  • Cohort-format Delivery
  • Exceptional Support Services
  • Excellence in Virtual Education

Question: Are there live sessions?

Answer: Yes, there are weekly virtual sessions one night per week, per class, usually starting about 6 p.m. PT.

For additional questions and answers, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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