Compassion – Change – CIDP
The Community and International Development Program is committed to preparing individuals for excellence during a lifetime of professional service and compassion in action.
Community & International Development
Buller Hall 203
8488 E. Campus Circle Drive
cidp@andrews.edu
(269) 471-6538
Buller Hall 203
8488 E. Campus Circle Drive
cidp@andrews.edu
(269) 471-6538
Transform your passion into global impact.
Buckle up, because the Master of Science in Community & International Development (MSCID) at Andrews University is your launchpad to change the world—one empowered community at a time! Here, quality and accessible education isn’t just a promise, it’s a mission. You’ll sharpen your leadership skills, dive into hands-on research, and join a powerhouse network of changemakers who are building sustainable communities across the globe. Whether you're dreaming of driving policy change, sparking grassroots innovation, or leading service-driven initiatives, MSCID is your backstage pass to real-world impact. So why just study when you can lead, serve, and inspire? Say goodbye to the ordinary and hello to a purpose-packed journey that’ll have your future self cheering, “This is where it all began!” Andrews MSCID: turning visionaries into global catalysts—one student at a time.
Apply your skills in real-world situations!
Through immersive study tours and hands-on internships, you’ll apply academic knowledge in real-world settings and have the opportunity to engage with diverse cultures. These experiences offer valuable insight into how entrepreneurship can drive meaningful local and global change—and help shape your research and career direction. When internship and research endeavors intersect, your path becomes clearer. Here, you have the opportunity to collaborate directly with faculty on research projects, gaining mentorship rooted in academic excellence and a spiritually grounded perspective that supports both your publicity and career goals. By integrating spiritual values into our career support and program, we promote meaningful, sustainable approaches to community and international development. Our alumni stories reflect this balance of purpose and impact—offering both inspiration and real-world connections to help launch your career.
Our MSCID alumni are part of a global community of development professionals working to uplift lives through education, resources, and sustainable solutions. They continue this legacy by leading impactful projects and local initiatives that promote equity and lasting change. Their stories reflect the heart of our mission and the real-world impact of this program.
ALUMNI IN ACTION
One of our MSCID alumni, Palmero, secured a grant supporting food security in Indianapolis. Read more about it in the Andrews Agenda article.
Amanda, an MSCID alumna, has a heart for orphans in Honduras. Read the article about her in the August 2025 edition of Lake Union Hearld called “A Heart for Honduras.”
Injae is the new director of Institutional Research here at Andrews University. In this role, he will serve as the University’s subject-matter expert in institutional data, reporting and analytics, supporting planning, decision-making, accreditation and continuous organizational improvement.
DEGREES
Undergraduate
Do you enjoy giving aid to those in need, or feel a calling to improve the lives of people around you? Do you have a special interest in developing countries by providing new infrastructure, humanitarian programs, or organizing relief efforts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our program is the one for you!
Please contact Dr. Stacie Hatfield or Erica Bradfield for further information and to discuss your possibilities with a bachelor's degree in Community & International Development.
Bachelor's in Behavioral Science: Community & Int'l Development
Minor in Community & Int'l Development
Contact
269-471-3152
ssbs@andrews.edu
Graduate
Our graduate program will prepare you for a lifetime of providing relief efforts to developing countries or during the aftermath of disasters around the world. The Community & International Development Program prepares students for management, leadership, and supervisory roles domestically and abroad in non-profit organizations. Students gain competencies in development, needs assessment, grant writing, project evaluation, management, research, emergency response, and a chosen specialty area.
Master's in Community & International Development (MSCID)
Contact
Community & International Development Program (CIDP)
269-471-6538
cidp@andrews.edu
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OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Learn more about our community involvement and the results of a fundraising strategy our MSCID students formulated by utilizing budgeting, grantsmanship and fundraising principles. This strategy is now used to raise funds to support education for orphans and vulnerable children.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Matthew 25:35-36
Contact Us
We are here for you. Have questions? We have answers. Contact us!
COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
For questions regarding program requirements, program information and advising:
Phone: 269-471-6538
Email: cidp@andrews.edu
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
For general questions regarding program information:
Phone: 269-471-3152
Email: ssbs@andrews.edu
Web: andrews.edu/cas/behavioral
GRADUATE ENROLLMENT
For questions regarding admissions, applications and enrollment:
Phone: 855-428-4723 or 269-471-6321
Email: graduate@andrews.edu
Web: andrews.edu/grad