Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete a degree?
If you enroll as a full-time student (eight to 12 credits a quarter), you can finish your master’s degree in the Center for Creative Change in two years. If you enroll in fewer credits per quarter, you have up to six years to finish your degree. The center also offers graduate certificate programs that take only nine months to complete.

Can I work while I’m going to graduate school?
Classes are scheduled to accommodate the busy schedules of working adults. Classes meet in intensive weekend sessions (Friday through Monday) once a month. Most students work full time while earning degrees.

What do alumni from the Center for Creative Change do?
Graduates are employed by large corporations, small start-ups, nonprofits, independent consulting firms, the government and community organizations. They are highly skilled at understanding and promoting effective relationships between and among the elements of a whole system. Leadership, management, organizational development, dispute resolution, executive coaching, social services, labor relations, environmental planning and education are among the areas in which these graduates work.