Earn Your Master’s, Gain Real-World Leadership, and Change Lives
Imagine a career where every day you make a tangible difference. The Target–McDaniel Graduate Program in Human Services Management is not just a degree—it’s your gateway to becoming a transformative leader in community-based human services.
Why Choose Our Program?
- Life-Changing Benefits:
- Free Tuition, Annual Stipend, Room & Board, & Comprehensive Healthcare
Invest in your future without the burden of student debt.
- Free Tuition, Annual Stipend, Room & Board, & Comprehensive Healthcare
- Real-World Experience:
- On-the-Job Training as a Community Living Manager
Manage a home, gain hands-on leadership experience, and make an immediate impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- On-the-Job Training as a Community Living Manager
- Accelerated Career Growth:
- Become a Leader in Community-Based Care
Our program equips you with the skills to drive innovation and empowerment in the field.
- Become a Leader in Community-Based Care
- Transformative Impact:
- Shape the Future of Human Services
Your work uplifts entire communities while advancing your own professional growth.
- Shape the Future of Human Services
This is Your Moment:
If you’re ready for a career that offers personal fulfillment and the opportunity to create meaningful change, this program is for you.
Don’t settle for ordinary. Transform your future and empower communities.
A Day In The Life of a Community Living Manager
Watch Eryn Lloyd share what it's like to be a Graduate Student in our innovative Master's Degree Program. As a Community Living Manager (CLM), you'll manage a home for three adults with disabilities while earning your Master's Degree at McDaniel College.
Transform Your Future: The Target–McDaniel Graduate Program
Watch our program overview video →
Program Overview
Since 1983, Target Community has been a pioneer in community-based human services. Unlock your potential with the Target–McDaniel Graduate Program in Human Services Management. This two-year, 30-credit program offers:
- Master’s Degree in Human Services Management: A two-year, 30-credit program designed to build academic and practical expertise.
- Full Tuition, Stipend, and Benefits: Free tuition, room and board, an annual stipend, and comprehensive healthcare.
- On-the-Job Leadership Experience: Live-in Community Living Manager placement with direct client support and program oversight.
- Career Acceleration: Develop the real-world skills needed to lead in community-based settings.
- Mentorship & Networking: Learn from faculty, mentors, and a strong network of professionals.
- Transformative Impact: Empower individuals with disabilities while growing your leadership career.
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Our Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for driven individuals ready to transform lives and their careers. The ideal candidate:
- Academic Excellence: Holds a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Responsible & Reliable: Has a valid U.S. driver’s license with fewer than three points.
- Passionate Changemaker: Is committed to advancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
If you’re ready to combine academic rigor with life-changing experience, this is your next step. Become a leader who empowers lives and transforms communities.
Real Voices, Real Impact
I have had the pleasure of working as a Community Living Manager for Target Community and Educational Services. As a single manager, I have gained an immense amount of experience working one-on-one with clients having different abilities. I learned how to coordinate my time management skills working direct care shifts and … Read More
Megan Giebel - McDaniel Student Intern | Class of 2023
I have an unwavering belief in the importance of getting outside the classroom to pursue hands on, fulfilling real world experiences. The Target Community Living Manager (CLM) program offered me the opportunity to do just that. Crucial time management and organizational skills were cultivated while balancing classes and the responsibilities … Read More
Meagan Elfert - McDaniel Student Intern | Class of 2013
I have had the pleasure in being a part of the Human Services Management program as a Community Living Manager at Target Community and Educational services. This program not only enables you to learn how to work with and contribute to bettering the lives of individuals with disabilities, but it … Read More
Nichelle Sumner - McDaniel Student Intern | Class of 2019
About Our Interviews
Held at Target's Westminster office, these interviews introduce applicants to the program and internship model. Graduate students live on-site as Community Living Managers while earning their Master’s Degree, gaining both professional experience and academic credentials.
Our partnership with McDaniel College ensures a dual benefit: students build leadership careers, and residents receive support from educated, motivated mentors.
Get Started Today
If you’re ready to lead in human services and change lives, the Target–McDaniel Graduate Program is your next move.
For more details, contact:
Dr. Matthew J. Ramsey
President & CEO
mramsey@targetcommunity.org
410-848-9090, ext. 112