MSc 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 journey. Tailored for former Peace Corps Volunteers 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 time on campus, ACED participants hold graduate assistantships in both fall and spring semesters before beginning fieldwork. This sequence provides students with a comprehensive, practical education to prepare for careers in community and economic development across global and domestic settings.


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

Tuition USD 17,116

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