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BA Community Development

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Portland State University

Program Overview

The first of its kind in the nation, our undergraduate program in Community Development prepares students for careers as leaders and change agents in addressing a myriad of social challenges.As a multi-disciplinary, social science program, students can customize their focus of study, drawing from the multitude of academic disciplines and departments within PSU s College of Urban and Public Affairs. In addition to coursework, the Community Development program takes a hands-on approach, incorporating significant field research in which students work with agencies and organizations throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

Program Key Stats

$29837 (Annual Fees)
$ 50



61 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Have completed secondary school or high school, Education must be equivalent to United States secondary school or high school education, have a cumulative grade point average GPA of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale, Submit Your Application, submit high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, English Language requirement:TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 71; minimum subscore of 15 in reading and writing, Academic IELTS:6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing, Academic PTE: 53 overall, SAT: 560 or above in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, DET Duolingo English Test: 110 or above

Career Options

  • Neighborhood Association Committee Outreach Coordinator
  • Community Development Director
  • Community Development Specialist

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