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Master of Arts in Community-Based Education and Leadership

It’s a Degree in Leadership. And Changing Lives.

If you are driven by a vision for improving communities and lives, and are deeply committed to the power of service and education, ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Online’s Master of Arts in Community-Based Education and Leadership can help you spark positive change in our world.

Designed for nonprofit professors and educators, our Community-Based Education and Leadership Master’s program is more than just a community education program. Our 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 Community-Based Education and 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 CBEL Graduates

Graduates of our Community-Based Education and 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

10%

The Percentage of Nonprofits Job in the Total U.S. Workforce

4X Faster

Since 2007, Nonprofit Jobs Have Grown Faster than For-Profit Jobs

13%

Of All Private Sector Employees in Maryland Work at Nonprofits 

800,000

The Combined Number of Government and Nonprofit Jobs in Maryland 

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 Community-Based Education and 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.â€

Admissions 

  • 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 .
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.*
  • Personal statement

Tuition

$505.00 Per Credit / $1,515.00 Per Course (3 Credits)

  • ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Online has simplified the cost of your online master’s degree by eliminating all fees. 
  • Financial aid packages are offered to those who qualify.

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. 

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:

Education Master’s Programs

Courses

Students in the Master’s in Community-Based Education and 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