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Why Study Community Leadership?

The UMBC community leadership programs envision learning and working together to champion vibrant communities.

The community leadership program’s mission is to build communities inside and outside the classroom that are rooted in relationships and brought to life through co-teaching, co-learning, and co-creating. The program aims to lead institutional change in higher education toward a core institutional identity as citizens in our greater Baltimore community.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Community Leadership?

In the first semester of the program, students work with the program director to determine a Program Pathway tailored to their success with an additional 12 elective credits. Each student receives help identifying an appropriate grouping of elective courses that connect to their experiences, interests and aspirations.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership Requirements

A bachelor’s degree (in any subject) and 3.0 GPA. English proficiency testing (TOEFL/ IELTS) is required for international students. Please visit our website for detailed admissions requirements.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by August 1

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by December 1

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Contact Information

Community Leadership Program Contacts

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Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership