• Program Overview

    Explore Our Master’s in Community-Based Education & Leadership Program

    Stevenson University Online’s Master’s in Community-Based Education and Leadership degree is designed to meet the growing demand for highly-qualified professionals to teach, lead, and manage in non-formal and informal education settings. Practicing professionals will gain the knowledge and skills to become effective educators and change leaders in their organizations.

    With no GRE requirements and no application fees, this online Master’s for Community-Based Education and Leadership provides students with comprehensive skills-training that prepares them for leadership roles in the following careers:

    • Non-profit Manager
    • Community School Coordinator
    • Youth Development Specialist
    • Athletic Coach
    • Higher Education Professional
    • Librarian
    • Museum Coordinator

    The Community-Based Education and Leadership program is offered online in 8-week sessions, providing flexibility for working professionals who want to enhance their existing skills within their field.

    Some of the Courses You Could Take

    • ED 604 Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development of Learners
    • CBEL 610 Foundations and Frameworks of Community-Based Education
    • CBEL 614 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
    • CBEL 616 Community Engagement and Leadership
    • CBEL 664 Teaching & Learning for Specialized Populations
    • ED 625 Advanced Literacy Strategies in the STEM Content Areas
    • ED 630 Principles of Special Education
    • CBEL 672 Advocacy in Community-Based Organizations
    • CM 605 Communication Ethics in the Public Sphere

    Education Certificate Options

    Stevenson also offers three distinct, fully-online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs for those interested in advancing their careers in either formal or non-formal education settings. Students can select from certificate options in:

  • Admissions / Tuition

    Admissions / Tuition

    • Completed online application. 
    • Completion of bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
    • Official college transcript from your degree-granting institution; additional transcripts may be required to demonstrate satisfaction of program-specific prerequisites or at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
    • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
    • Resume of professional experience.
    • Personal statement.
    Tuition Per Credit $495.00 Cost Per Course
    (3-Credit Hours)    		 $1,485.00
    • Stevenson University Online has simplified the cost of your education by eliminating all fees. 
    • Students are eligible to transfer up to 6-credit hours from a 4-year institution if applicable.