Overview

The Political Science - Applied Community and Economic Development sequence at Illinois State University is designed for returned Peace Corps Volunteers and students with other development experiences (e.g., AmeriCorps, nonprofit work).

Key Facts

The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development coordinates these programs for Fellows, who spend an intense year on campus followed by an 11-month paid professional practice. ACED sequence students have a graduate assistantship in the fall and spring semesters on campus prior to field work. Students pursuing this sequence receive a solid and relevant educational opportunity to pursue careers in community and economic development in the United States and around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Political Inquiry

Research Methodology

Seminar In Political Thought

Graduate Research In Applied Community Development

Topics In Administration And Planning

Local Economic Development

Professional Practice:Community Development Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-40

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

Economics International Development Political Science View 402 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.
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.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15798 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7606 USD / year

≈ 7606 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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