It’s a Degree in Leadership. And Changing Lives.
This program was previously named “Community-Based Education and Leadership”
If you are driven by a vision for improving communities and lives, and are deeply committed to the power of service, Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Non-Profit and Community Leadership can help you spark positive change in our world.
Designed for nonprofit professionals, our Master’s program provides the knowledge and skills to help expand your ability to serve diverse communities while empowering you to optimize your organization, better coordinate your staff and volunteers, and build more collaborative partnerships.
Affordable
Flexible Schedule
Fully Accredited
Complete in two years or less*
36 Credits
100% Online
One-on-One Attention
In-Demand Career
*Note: A student’s completion time is dependent upon the number of existing credits they have and can transfer, the number of credits they choose to take each term, and the terms in which they enroll.
Gain the Skills Employers Want
Graduates of our online Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program will excel in key skills, including:
- Creating, implementing, and assessing community-based programs
- Leadership and advocacy for community-based programs
- Effective grant writing
- Project management, volunteer management, and strategic planning
- Goal setting, resource management, and partnership building
Top Careers for NCL Graduates
Graduates of our Non-Profit and Community Leadership online program can pursue careers such as:
- Non-Profit Director
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Community School Administrator
- Fundraising Executive
- Youth Development Specialist
- Athletic Coach
- Higher Education Professional
- Librarian
- Museum Coordinator
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Earn Up to 15 Credits
Apply Prior Coursework and Experience Toward Your Degree
8-Week Courses
Offered 100% Online
Your Partner For Professional Success
Sydney Kempf
Enrollment Counselor
443-352-4510
skempf@stevenson.edu
We’re here to answer all your questions. Submit this form or contact Sydney, your Enrollment Counselor, directly to learn more about our Master of Arts in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program.
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Student Spotlight
Marcy Dubroff
Master’s in Community-Based Education and Leadership
“I found that the workload was well-paced, relevant, and eminently doable. And, I also found an amazing support network with my cohort and my professors.”
Admissions
- Completed online application
- Completion of bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
- Personal statement
Courses
Students in the Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program can choose from a variety of courses including:
- Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development of Learners
- Foundations and Frameworks of Community-Based Education
- Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Community Engagement and Leadership
- Teaching & Learning for Specialized Populations
- Advanced Literacy Strategies in the STEM Content Areas
- Principles of Special Education
- Advocacy in Community-Based Organizations
- Communication Ethics in the Public Sphere
Certificate Options
Community-Based Education and Leadership Certificate Option
Stevenson offers a fully-online graduate certificate for those interested in advancing their career in this field.
- Community-Based Education and Leadership (15 credit hours)
Education Certificate Options
Stevenson offers fully-online graduate certificate programs for those interested in advancing their careers in either formal or non-formal education settings. Students can select from certificate options in:
- Literacy Education (15 credit hours)
- Secondary STEM Teaching and Learning (18 credit hours)
