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Salary and Career Info

Community Development and Inclusive Leadership BS

A community development and leadership degree that develops the skills and capabilities you need to lead and manage in community-based environments.

Program 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; Assistant to the Director; Human Resources Specialist; Community Development Manager; Director of Community Development; Assistant Director of Community Relations and Development

Experiential Learning

Cooperative Education and Internships

What’s different about an RIT 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 required to complete an experiential learning experience (e.g. cooperative education, internship, etc.).