Overview

The community and extension education specialization provides students with the knowledge and skills to promote positive change through learning partnerships that strengthen individuals, families and communities.

The leadership specialization prepares students with the capacity to embrace change and lead others in adapting, managing and directing change in an individual, organization or community context.

Possible careers

Students of the Community Leadership program at The Ohio State University have many career options. A few of the possibilities include the following:

4-H youth development specialist
Civic engagement
Community development specialist
Extension professional
Human resources
Leadership development specialist
Non-profit organization administrator
Member relations specialist
Professional development specialist
Public relations specialist
Training and development officer
Youth leader
Youth program manager
Volunteer management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership theory

Organizational leadership

Communication

Community development

Campaign design

Ethics

Innovation diffusion

Interpersonal skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of university preparatory courses

High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores

Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community

Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)

Status as a first-generation university student

High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors

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

45526 USD / year

≈ 45526 USD / year
Out-of-State

42423 USD / year

≈ 42423 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13641 USD / year

≈ 13641 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 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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Overview

Possible careers

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

Columbus

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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