Overview

This is a multidisciplinary degree offered by RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, in partnership with Saunders College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Health Sciences and Technology, and the School of Individualized Study.

Cooperative Education and Internships

What’s different about an Rochester Institute of Technology education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries.

Students in the BS in Community Development and Inclusive Leadership are strongly encouraged to participate in cooperative education and internships.

Typical Job Titles

Community Support and Engagement Specialist

Executive Director

Economic Development Planner

Housing and Community Development Administrator

Social Media Director

Chief Executive Officer

Editor

Project Assistant Employer Readiness Transition Coach

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Inclusive Leadership

General Education

Shaping Educational and Legal Policy

Experiential Learning in Community Development and Inclusive Leadership

Rhetoric of Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admission for spring term.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Community Development Leadership View 505 other Bachelors in Leadership 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.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students (hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing) are invited to apply for the program. Hearing students accepted into the program will be in the Deaf Leadership concentration. All hearing students will be required to complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) assessment. Once your application and other required materials have been submitted, your assigned counselor will work with you to schedule the SLPI. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students do not need to complete the SLPI assessment.

Freshman Admission

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science, and 3 years of social studies and/or history.

Specific math and science requirements and other recommendations

Strong performance in English is expected

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

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Community Development and Inclusive Leadership.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Cooperative Education and Internships

Typical Job Titles

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

Rochester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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