Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Sustainable Development Practice in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The University of Florida's Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) program delivers a cross-disciplinary education combining health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and management training through hands-on research and applied learning. This comprehensive foundation allows students to focus on specific interest areas from the university's wide-ranging academic offerings.
Students gain the skills to implement holistic solutions for improving economic access, healthcare systems, governance participation, and ecological protection across Latin America, Africa, and other global regions. Alumni join the ranks of development experts working with international NGOs, corporations, government agencies, and policy organizations.
The MDP program fosters an engaged community between students and professors. Participants must demonstrate mastery of key competencies, assessed through faculty-designed learning benchmarks.
The University of Florida provides both a Master's degree and a Certificate in Sustainable Development Practice. This section details both graduate-level academic options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Have a background and interest in conservation and/or development issues. This interest can be demonstrated through undergraduate course work, study abroad, internships, work and/or volunteer experiences.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field from an accredited college or university.
A 3.0 GPA or higher in all upper-division undergraduate coursework.
Required minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam for non-exempt international applicants.
On your graduate school online application, search under COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, and indicate that you are applying to the MDP Program by selecting 'SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE (Master of Sustainable Development Practice). The application should include a statement of purpose, a CV or Resume, and 3 recommendation letters. You also have the option to upload copies of your transcripts and other documents. Official transcripts must still be sent from all prior academic institutions, if these are US institutions, to the UF Office of Admissions. If your prior academic institution is outside the US, then please upload to the online application system your unofficial transcripts and diplomas, with English translations if the originals are not in English.
Statement of purpose: Your statement of purpose should demonstrate your interest and understanding of sustainable development issues, taking into consideration your own perspective and background and highlighting the set of skills and experience you bring, both academic and practice-based. It should provide a thoughtful articulation of the potential field practicum project/research you aspire to carry out, and include your regional, disciplinary and topical interests. The statement of purpose should reflect the commitment and passion you will bring to the MDP Program and to your future career as a development practitioner.
CV or R'sum: Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
3 letters of recommendation: At least one letter of recommendation must come from an academic source.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Have a background and interest in conservation and/or development issues. This interest can be demonstrated through undergraduate course work, study abroad, internships, work and/or volunteer experiences.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field from an accredited college or university.
A 3.0 GPA or higher in all upper-division undergraduate coursework.
Required minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam for non-exempt international applicants.
On your graduate school online application, search under COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, and indicate that you are applying to the MDP Program by selecting 'SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE (Master of Sustainable Development Practice). The application should include a statement of purpose, a CV or Resume, and 3 recommendation letters. You also have the option to upload copies of your transcripts and other documents. Official transcripts must still be sent from all prior academic institutions, if these are US institutions, to the UF Office of Admissions. If your prior academic institution is outside the US, then please upload to the online application system your unofficial transcripts and diplomas, with English translations if the originals are not in English.
Statement of purpose: Your statement of purpose should demonstrate your interest and understanding of sustainable development issues, taking into consideration your own perspective and background and highlighting the set of skills and experience you bring, both academic and practice-based. It should provide a thoughtful articulation of the potential field practicum project/research you aspire to carry out, and include your regional, disciplinary and topical interests. The statement of purpose should reflect the commitment and passion you will bring to the MDP Program and to your future career as a development practitioner.
CV or R'sum: Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
3 letters of recommendation: At least one letter of recommendation must come from an academic source.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134