Communication for Development and Social Change, MS - Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication Event/Training Summary: The Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change is a one-year program that focuses on the history, goals and practices of communication for social change. Effective action for affecting change This program emphasizes effective action by tailoring academic training to the needs of practitioners, policymakers and project managers in the development sector, as well as community advocates working in citizen’s media. Our students’ work is informed by theory to create impactful change in our immediate community and across the globe.