Overview

The Community Resources and Development program at Arizona State University is based on the concept of building sustainable and healthy communities as the unifying principle in the established focus areas of community studies; nonprofit leadership and management; parks, recreation and leisure; and tourism development and management.

The theoretical and methodological approaches embedded in this program serve to integrate scholarship in these areas in order for students to gain a more meaningful understanding of the impact on community life and dynamics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for research-oriented careers in higher education, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector businesses. Career opportunities include university professor, think-tank researcher, independent scholar, consultant, foundation officer, government officer and corporate social responsibility officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical and Data Analysis
Theoretical Perspectives in Community Development
Sustainable Communities
Community Research Methods
Research Seminar in Community Resources and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 24 other PhDs in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
current and professional resume
statement of academic and professional goals
GRE test scores
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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