Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - Applied Community and Economic Development in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
|
Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) track is a cross-disciplinary initiative that empowers individuals dedicated to driving social impact through service to advance their professional journeys. This program caters specifically to returned Peace Corps Volunteers and students with prior development backgrounds (including AmeriCorps or nonprofit experience). Managed by the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, Fellows complete a rigorous year of on-campus study before embarking on an 11-month paid practicum. ACED participants benefit from graduate assistantships during their fall and spring semesters before beginning fieldwork. This educational pathway provides comprehensive, practical training for careers in both domestic and international community and economic development sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or 9+ hours of coursework in a master's program. The GRE is not required for the fall 2021 application cycle. Upload your current resume to the application system. Statement of Purpose Submit a sample of your academic writing (at least five pages). The paper should demonstrate your research skills. Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application. Service Document
Upload one of the following:
Letter of Service (Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows Program)
Official Description of Service (Peace Corps Fellows Program) Applicants who submit all materials according to the posted instructions and by the posted deadlines, and whose materials indicate potential for success in their chosen program, will complete a required interview (by phone or in person). In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or 9+ hours of coursework in a master's program. The GRE is not required for the fall 2021 application cycle. Upload your current resume to the application system. Statement of Purpose Submit a sample of your academic writing (at least five pages). The paper should demonstrate your research skills. Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application. Service Document
Upload one of the following:
Letter of Service (Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows Program)
Official Description of Service (Peace Corps Fellows Program) Applicants who submit all materials according to the posted instructions and by the posted deadlines, and whose materials indicate potential for success in their chosen program, will complete a required interview (by phone or in person). In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
Tuition
USD
17,592