Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology - 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
17,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) program is a cross-disciplinary initiative that empowers individuals dedicated to driving social impact through service to advance their professional journeys. Tailored for Peace Corps alumni and students with development backgrounds (including AmeriCorps or nonprofit experience), this program is managed by the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. Fellows undergo a rigorous year of on-campus study before embarking on an 11-month paid practicum. During their academic terms, ACED participants benefit from graduate assistantships before transitioning to fieldwork. This sequence provides students with a comprehensive, practical education to excel in community and economic development careers both domestically and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 unofficial 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.
You will need to have successfully completed undergraduate courses in-
Sociological Theory
Research Methods
Statistics
One economics class
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
present unofficial 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.
You will need to have successfully completed undergraduate courses in-
Sociological Theory
Research Methods
Statistics
One economics class
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
Tuition
USD
17,116