Overview
The Sociology - 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).
Learning outcomes
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.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
Intermediate Social Statistics
Sociological Theory
Quantitative Research Design & Analysis
Qualitative Research Design And Analysis
Pro-Seminar In Sociology
Community Project Design And Management
Topics In Administration And Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Sociology International Development View 604 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 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.
- Upload your current resume to the application system.
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Contact Information
- 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).
Submit a sample of your academic writing (at least five pages).
Tuition Fee
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International
32682 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 838 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
32682 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 838 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
15756 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 404 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Normal
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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