Master of Arts in Community-Based Education and Leadership
Create Positive Change in Your Community
The non-formal education sector is expanding. Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Community-Based Education and Leadership can help you become a more effective educator, manager, and change leader in your organization and community. Our program focuses on in-demand career skills such as teaching, program planning, grant writing, volunteer management, and project management to ensure our graduates can meet the needs of diverse populations, build transformative learning communities, and foster truly collaborative partnerships.
Why CBEL at Stevenson?
36 credits
Complete In As Little as 100 Years
Flexible Schedule
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Admissions/Tuition
- 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.
| Tuition Per Credit | Cost Per Course (3-Credit Hours) |
|---|---|
| $495.00 | $1,485.00 |
- Stevenson University Online has simplified the cost of your online master’s degree by eliminating all fees.
- Financial aid packages are offered to those who qualify.
Career Paths
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
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
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)