Overview

Working closely with faculty and various communities, you’ll learn a holistic approach to systemic change at the community level.

As you learn to conduct community-based research (also known as participatory research, popular education, and action research), you’ll learn the history, philosophy, and modes of research vital to understanding the needs, challenges, and aims of specific communities.

Choosing What to Take at Evergreen

You’ll choose what you study to earn a Community Studies degree from Evergreen State College that’s meaningful to you. Some students decide their programs as they go, while others chart their course in advance.

Aim for both breadth and depth; explore fields that may be related or that may seem very distant. You'll be surprised at what you discover.

If you're new to college, look for programs where you can gain a foundation, build key skills, and broaden your knowledge (FR only, FR-SO, or FR-SR).

If you already have a foundation in this field, look for programs with intermediate or advanced material (SO-SR, JR-SR, or FR-SR). These programs may include community-based learning and in-depth research. Some of these programs have specific prerequisites; check the description for details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Carrying Home: Latinx Worlds, Culture, and Public Health

Cartography of Self: Exploring the Labyrinth using Applied Psychology

Community-Based Learning: Nonprofit Internships

Community-Based Learning: Working in Community

Culture, Community, and Cosmos

Culture, Community, and Cosmos: Service Learning - Planting Seeds for Community Growth and Development

Indigenous Storytelling: Cultural Political Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 164 other Bachelors in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application for admission and pay the $50 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee.
Request your official academic transcripts from all secondary schools and colleges or universities attended. Usually these transcripts are sent by the school or college directly to Evergreen. If your primary language of instruction is not English, official academic transcripts will need to be translated by a certified service (PDF). The service you select should send the translated, official transcripts directly to Evergreen.
Request your test scores as described in the English language proficiency section above.
An Application Statement (PDF) is optional, but it can be helpful to understand your background and interests better.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21166 USD / year

≈ 21166 USD / year
Out-of-State

21166 USD / year

≈ 21166 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5574 USD / year

≈ 5574 USD / year

Living costs

Washington

United States

905 - 1464 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Choosing What to Take at Evergreen

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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