Master's :: Andrews University

DEGREE OVERVIEW

Year 2025/2026	MSCID
Total Credits (minimum)	30 cr
Semesters to Complete (average) (extra if missing pre-reqs)	3-4 semesters
General Fee per Semester Fees change every year.	$ 572 (in-person) $ 165 (online)
Tuition per Credit Tuition rates change every year.	$ 686
Total Estimated Tuition Only Tuition rates change every year. Application fee, general fee, lab fees, etc. are not included.	$ 20,580
Prerequisite Coursework Applicants who have not completed these courses may be granted provisional acceptance, and must complete this requirement within the first two semesters or before enrolling in any MSCID research courses.	Statistics, Research Methods MSCID Admission Requirements
Format Online: Most courses are offered remotely with both synchronous and asynchronous options. You can join live via Zoom or watch recorded sessions at your convenience. All coursework, projects, and deadlines remain the same as for on-campus students.	In-person / Online

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Requirements

To earn the Master of Science in Community and International Development (MSCID), students must complete 30 credits of coursework, including foundation courses and program-specific electives. The program also requires a minimum 720-hour internship and a research project.

CAREER FUTURE

Average Wage

$50,000 - $140,000 / year

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Potential Employers

CARE International
Habitat For Humanity
OXFAM
World Vision

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Career Options

Community Health Workers
Social and Community Service Managers
Training and Development Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
Marketing Managers
Training and Development Specialists
Wind Energy Development Managers
Health Education Specialists
Public Relations Managers
Community and Social Service Specialists

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CURRICULUM

The Community & International Development program offers interdisciplinary graduate study focused on humanitarian and development work. Students explore people-centered development, ethical humanitarian action, and gain practical skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge of organizational behavior, leadership, and management within the nonprofit sector, while also covering financial accountability, social research methods, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Our elective courses allow students to tailor their studies to their area of interest, providing targeted preparation for careers in academia, policy, advocacy, project management, administration, emergency management, etc. By combining theory with practical skills, the program empowers students to tackle complex social and economic issues worldwide.

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Humanitarian & Development

Our Foundation courses cover the overarching theories, principles, and tools to ensure sustainable humanitarian operations and development actions. The focus is to help students gain the necessary knowledge and skills in the Humanitarian and Development fields. Humanitarian skills include preventing loss of life, alleviating pain and suffering, and protecting human dignity before, during, and after a disaster. Development skills facilitate changes that will improve people’s capabilities and choices, enhancing their quality of life.

Our Elective courses allow students to create a personalized package by choosing their specific areas or sectors of interest within the humanitarian and development continuum. They will gain competencies that will enable them to address disasters, emergencies, poverty, and other long-term issues that affect the local, regional, and international communities.

Aquire Skills

Complex Problem Solving
Emergency Response
Grant Writing
Program Development
Program Management
Project Evaluation
Research

Aquire Knowledge

Administration and Management
Critical Thinking
Education and Training
Needs Assessment

Academic Standards & Policies

Candidates for MSCID degree are subject to the following standards of scholarship:

In harmony with its mission statement, Andrews University expects students to demonstrate the ability to think clearly and exhibit personal moral integrity in every sphere of life. Honesty in all academic matters is a vital component of personal integrity, which explains why breaches in academic integrity principles are taken seriously by the University.