Peace Corps Masters International University Directory

Master’s International
Office of Domestic Programs
Master’s International Directory
Grad School or Peace Corps…why not do both?
The Peace Corps Master’s International (MI) program is in partnership with more than 60 universities offering
117 different graduate degrees. The Master’s International program is highly attractive to individuals who are
interested in combining graduate study and Peace Corps Volunteer service in scarce skill areas, including Agriculture,
Business Development, Education, Environment/Natural Resources, and Public Health.
• Potential students apply to the Peace Corps • Master’s International offers universities an
and graduate school at the same time: opportunity:
Generally, students complete one year of graduate To provide graduate students with low-cost,
school, 27 months of Peace Corps service, and then professionally relevant field experience in an international
return to the university to complete degree requirements. setting;
Schools provide both academic credit for Peace Corps To offer both students and faculty advisors opportunities
service and financial assistance to program participants. in overseas environments with new research interests;
To enhance recruitment strategies by attracting high-
• Master’s International offers students an achieving, motivated students; and
To advance institutional initiatives in global and
opportunity:
To receive foreign language, cross-cultural, and technical experiential education.
training in an overseas setting;
To apply knowledge learned from graduate study;
To earn degree credit and financial support for graduate
study; and
To gain experience in the international development
arena.
www.peacecorps.gov/masters 800.424.8580, ext. 1812 mastersinternational@peacecorps.gov

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Please contact the people listed below to receive specific information about each program and its application procedures.
The following information is current as of September 2008. For the most up-to-date list of programs, visit www.peacecorps.gov/masters.
Program Location Degrees Offered Description Admission Requirements Benefits Contact
American University TESOL–MA MI participants will begin 3.0 GPA and a background in a MI students receive 6 credits for Prof. Brock Brady
Dept. of Language and Foreign training and service after they second language an international internship, with 202.885.2582
Studies have completed the bulk of their recommended. a tuition waiver. A 3-credit tesol@american.edu
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW academic work. Students are Admissions Deadlines: TESL-620, English Language
Washington, DC 20016-8045 required to complete a portfolio Rolling Teaching III is also waived.
www.american.edu/tesol/MIP.ht and pass an oral Admissions Cycle: Rolling
ml comprehensive exam.
Appalachian State University Elementary Education–MA University offers programs in North Carolina A licensure or The equivalent of 9 hours of Prof. Holly Peters Hirst
Graduate Studies elementary and middle grades equivalent from another state. coursework credit will be 828.262.2130
730 Rivers Street education along with programs 3.0 GPA, GRE or MAT (MAT completed while in the Peace hirsthp@appstate.edu
Boone, NC 28608 for those interested in becoming 349 or GRE verbal + Corps. This program prepares
http:www.graduate.appstate.ed educational technology quantitative 800 or GRE writing students to teach at the
u/gradstudies/prospective/peac specialists and curriculum of 3.5 with a 400 GRE verbal or elementary level (K-6) and
ecorps.html specialists. The electives quantitative score). includes courses that support
available to elementary Admissions Deadlines: the North Carolina Elementary
education majors include Fall Admission: July 1, Spring Curriculum. Upon completion of
courses in curriculum and Admission: November 1, First MI program, graduates will be
technology. Summer Term Admission: April eligible for M (advanced)
1, Second Summer Term licensure in elementary
Admission: May 1 teaching in North Carolina.
Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Appalachian State University English Education–MA The program is designed to BA in English, letters of The equivalent of 9 hours of Prof. Holly Peters Hirst
Graduate Studies equip students for both teaching reference, 3.0 GPA, 500 GRE coursework credit will be 828.262.2130
730 Rivers Street and non-teaching careers. verbal, statement of intent, completed while in the Peace hirsthp@appstate.edu
Boone, NC 28608 Those who choose 1 of the writing sample. Corps. This program prepares
http:www.graduate.appstate.ed specific teaching programs in Admissions Deadlines: students to teach English at the
u/gradstudies/prospective/peac secondary education or in Fall Admission: March 1 secondary level and within the
ecorps.html community, junior, or technical Spring Admission: November 1 North Carolina High School
college teaching, are required to First Summer Term Admission: English Curriculum. Upon
supplement their academic April 1 completion of MI program,
courses with appropriate Second Summer Term graduates will be eligible for M
courses to prepare themselves Admission: May 1 (advanced) licensure in
for the particular educational Admissions Cycle: Rolling secondary English teaching in
and classroom contexts. North Carolina.

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Appalachian State University Mathematics Education–MA Students will complete one year 2000 from the formula (GRE The equivalent of 9 hours of Prof. Holly Peters Hirst
Graduate Studies of core academic courses in the verbal + GRE math + 400 x coursework credit will be 828.262.2130
730 Rivers Street Mathematics Education or GPA), a BA in mathematics, completed while in the Peace hirsthp@appstate.edu
Boone, NC 28608 Mathematics program, complete and a North Carolina A Corps. This program prepares
http:www.graduate.appstate.ed a tour of duty in the Peace licensure in secondary students to teach mathematics
u/gradstudies/prospective/peac Corps, and then return to mathematics. Students without at the secondary level. Upon
ecorps.html Appalachian to complete their A licensure may be admitted completion of MI program,
academic courses. under certain circumstances. graduates will be eligible for M
Admissions Deadlines: (advanced) licensure in
March 30 for Fall secondary mathematics
September 30 for Spring teaching in North Carolina.
Arizona State University-East Agribusiness–MS This degree is designed to 3.0 GPA; GRE, MAT, or GMA; Students may earn up to six Ms. Tricia Strickland
Morrison School of prepare students with a set of letters of recommendation; and credits for their Peace Corps 480.727.1107
Management and Agribusiness critical and analytical business statement of purpose. The Volunteer service. patricia.strickland@asu.edu
7171 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall skills while recognizing the statement of purpose must offer
Mesa , AZ 85212 unique demands of the evidence of the applicant's
http://poly.asu.edu/msma/grad/ agribusiness and resource basic skills in economics,
peacecorps/. management sectors. Students accounting, statistics, and
are able to select either a computer use, as well as some
research-oriented program, experience or knowledge in an
which leads to the completion of area related to agribusiness.
a supervised thesis, or a Admissions Deadlines:
program consisting of course April 15 for Fall
work only (non-thesis option). November 15 for Spring
The Master of Science degree Admissions Cycle: Rolling
consists of 36 credit hours. For
more information, go to
http://graduate.asu.edu/.
Bard College Environmental Policy–MS Students complete their first General graduate school MI students are granted a 10- Dr. Mara Ranville
Bard Center for Environmental year of study at Bard before admission required. (For other credit tuition fellowship for the 845.758.7071
Policy beginning their 27-month specific prerequisite internship. MI participants ranville@bard.edu
P.O. Box 5000 overseas internship with the requirements, please contact graduate with a MS degree and
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Peace Corps. Students return to the university.) enter the job market with the
12504 Bard for one additional Admissions Deadlines: unique combination of an
www.bard.edu/cep/academics/ semester to complete their Mid-February advanced degree and 2 years
#corps master’s thesis. Admissions Cycle: Annual of substantive professional
experience in an international
setting.

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Boston University Public Health–MPH Students elect a concentration BA; experience in health; official Earn 5 credits, including Mr. Joseph Anzalone
Department of International in biostatistics; environmental transcripts; a personal scholarships for credits earned 617.638.5234
Health health; epidemiology; health statement; 3 letters of during service; all applicants josanz@bu.edu
715 Albany Street, T4W law, bioethics & human rights; assessment; and GRE (GMAT, considered for institutional
Boston, MA 02118-2526 health policy & management; LSAT or MCAT also grants. Service satisfies Field
www.sph.bu.edu/peacecorps/ international health, maternal & acceptable). Practice requirement; unique
child health; or social & Admissions Deadlines: intensive certificate programs
behavioral sciences. Rolling Admissions; Priority through Summer Institute in
deadline for Fall is February 1 International Health.
and Spring is October 1.
Admissions Cycle: Twice per
year. Apply via SOPHAS
(www.sophas.org).
California State University - TESOL–MA The program consists of 27 BA; 3.0 GPA overall and in final 6 credit hours can be earned for Dr. Julian Heather
Sacramento units, 6 units of elective 60 units; prerequisite courses, 1 service; financial aid is available 916.278.5394
Department of English courses, and a thesis option. MI year of foreign language study. for all MI students, including jheather@csus.edu
6000 J Street students complete 18 units (For other specific prerequisite assistantships, grants, loans,
Sacramento, CA 95819-6075 before their service. When requirements, contact the and work-study positions;
www.csus.edu/engl/tesol_MI2.h overseas, participants will University.) CSUS will assist MI participants
tm complete several projects. Upon Admissions Deadlines: with job placement during their
return, students' final semester October 1 for Spring program and following
will consist of 9 units of March 1 for Fall graduation.
coursework. Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Clemson University Agricultural Education–MAE Students will be required to BS degree; electronic The Dean of the Graduate Prof. Thomas Dobbins
Agricultural & Biological complete 24 credits of application and $50 application School reserves tuition waivers 864.656.3300
Engineering academic study on campus fee; GRE scores; official annually for the MI program and tdbbns@clemson.edu
207 McAdams Hall towards their MAE in the first transcripts; and letters of teaching assistantships
Clemson, SC 29634-0317 year. Upon successful recommendation. whenever possible. Peace
http://www.grad.clemson.edu/pr completion of overseas service Admissions Deadlines: Corps service is credited with 2-
ograms/PCMI.php as a Volunteer, the student will April 15 12 credit hours, depending on
need to complete a final Admissions Cycle: January - the major, and is the basis for
semester on campus before April the research-based project
being awarded an MAE degree. paper. Also, 27 months of
Peace Corps service fulfills the
internship requirement.

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Clemson University Applied Economics and Students will be required to BS degree; electronic The Dean of the Graduate Prof. William Bridges
Applied Economics & Statistics Statistics–MS complete 24 credits of application and $50 application School reserves tuition waivers 864.656.3012
258 Barre Hall academic study on campus fee; GRE scores; official annually for the MI program and wbrdgs@clemson.edu
Clemson, SC 29634-0317 towards their MAE in the first transcripts; and letters of teaching assistantships
http://www.grad.clemson.edu/pr year. Upon successful recommendation. whenever possible. Peace
ograms/PCMI.php completion of overseas service Admissions Deadlines: Corps service is credited with 2-
as a Volunteer, the student will April 15 12 credit hours, depending on
need to complete a final Admissions Cycle: January - the major, and is the basis for
Clemson University Forest Resources–MFR Students will be required to BS degree; electronic The Dean of the Graduate Prof. David Guynn
Forestry and Natural complete 24 credits of application and $50 application School reserves tuition waivers 864.656.4830
Resources academic study on campus fee; GRE scores; official annually for the MI program and dguynn@clemson.edu
261 Lehotsky Hall towards their MAE in the first transcripts; and letters of teaching assistantships
Clemson, SC 29634-0317 year. Upon successful recommendation. whenever possible. Peace
http://www.grad.clemson.edu/pr completion of overseas service Admissions Deadlines: Corps service is credited with 2-
ograms/PCMI.php as a Volunteer, the student is April 15 12 credit hours, depending on
required to complete a final Admissions Cycle: January - the major, and is the basis for
Colorado State University Agricultural Sciences–MS 30 semester credits are BA in a program-related Between 8 and 10 semester Ms. Karen Gardenier
Office of International Agricultural & Resource required to complete the discipline; 3.0 GPA; GRE internship credits may be 970.491.5917
Programs Economics–MS program. Candidates are (above 500 on verbal, earned; competitively based Intled@colostate.edu
Laurel Hall Campus 1024 Bio-Agricultural Sciences and required to write a professional quantitative, and analytical scholarships, research and
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024 Pest Management–MS paper integrating issues related sections); 3 letters of teaching assistantships may be
http://wsprod.colostate.edu/cwi Agriculture–MS to the field experience with their recommendation; and a available through the academic
s30/2007/international_ed/inde area of academic experience. statement of professional/career departments.
x.asp?url=pcmi#agriculture objectives.
Admissions Deadlines:
February for Fall
July for Spring

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Colorado State University Forestry–MS 30 semester credits are BA; 3.0 GPA; GRE (subject- 8 semester internship credits Ms. Karen Gardenier
Office of International Natural Resources–MS required to complete the area test); 3 letters of may be earned; competitively 970.491.5917
Programs program. Candidates are recommendation; and a based scholarships; research Intled@colostate.edu
Laurel Hall Campus 1024 required to write a professional statement of professional/career and teaching assistantships
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024 paper integrating issues related objectives. may be available through the
http://wsprod.colostate.edu/cwi to the field experience with their Admissions Deadlines: academic departments.
s30/2007/international_ed/inde area of academic experience. February for Fall
x.asp?url=pcmi July for Spring
Colorado State University Literature–MA Upon return, candidates are BA; 3.0 GPA; GRE (above 500 Up to 4 semester internship Ms. Karen Gardenier
Office of International Rhetoric and Composition–MA required to complete a on verbal, quantitative, and credit hours may be awarded; 970.491.5917
Programs English Education–MA professional paper or thesis analytic sections); 3 letters of competitively based Intled@colostate.edu
Laurel Hall Campus 1024 TEFL/TESL–MA integrating learning that took recommendation; and a scholarships, research and
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024 place during the assignment statement of professional/career teaching assistantships may be
http://wsprod.colostate.edu/cwi and their area of academic objectives. available through the academic
s30/2007/international_ed/inde interest, or to present a Admissions Deadlines: departments.
x.asp?url=pcmi reflective portfolio collection of February for Fall
their academic work and field July for Spring
experience. Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Colorado State University Food Science and Human A minimum of 35 semester BA; 3.0 GPA; GRE; 3 letters of 8 semester thesis or Ms. Karen Gardenier
Office of International Nutrition–MS credits are required. The recommendation; and a independent study credits may 970.491.5917
Programs program consists of 3 statement of professional/career be earned for the Peace Corps Intled@colostate.edu
Laurel Hall Campus 1024 semesters of academic study objectives. assignment and credit will be
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024 on campus prior to departure Admissions Deadlines: granted for Peace Corps
http://wsprod.colostate.edu/cwi and 1 to 2 semesters after Fall/Feb; Spring/July service upon submission of
s30/2007/international_ed/inde returning. Program participants Admissions Cycle: Rolling either a thesis or a professional
x.asp?url=pcmi must meet core academic paper.
requirements before service.
Cornell University Agriculture and Life Sciences– Program consists of 30 credit BA; transcript; GRE Up to 6 credit hours may be Prof. James Haldeman
International Programs/ MPS hours related to the candidate's (requirements vary by field of earned during service through 607.255.3035
College of Agriculture and (This major includes the professional interest. 24 of the study); letters of the completion and acceptance jeh5@cornell.edu
Life Sciences following fields of study: 30 credit hours will be earned recommendation; a statement of the MPS project paper.
35 Warren Hall International Agriculture and prior to service. Following the of purpose projecting During service, students are not
Ithaca, NY 14853 Rural Development Peace Corps experience, the professional objectives that required to pay full tuition. They
http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/acade Natural Resources candidate will prepare and could be well served by the joint will, however, be required to
mics/mpspc.cfm Biological and Environmental submit a problem-solving MPS/Peace Corps program. pay in absentia tuition of $250
Engineering project paper based on field Admissions Deadlines: per semester.
Crop and Soil Sciences) experience. Deadlines are set by individual
majors.
Admissions Cycle: Deadlines
are set by individual majors.

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Cornell University Urban and Regional Planning– Students in the Masters of Same as for regular MRP Up to six hours credit may be Dr. Mildred Warner
City and Regional Planning MURP Regional Planning program students with the exception that awarded for the Peace Corps 607.255.6816
215 W. Sibley Hall must complete 60 hours of the MI student can petition for internship. mew15@cornell.edu
Ithaca, NY 14853-6701 course work, 4 residence units, up to 6 hours of credit for their
http://www.aap.cornell.edu/aap/ and an exit project (project Peace Corps experience.
crp/programs/grad/crp-peace- report, research paper or Admissions Deadlines: Jan
corps-partnership.cfm thesis). Students in the MI 10th of each year
program will complete their first Admissions Cycle: On cycle in
year of graduate study at winter/spring of each year.
Cornell and then go for 27 Admissions decisions made by
months of Peace Corps service late March.
before returning to complete
their final year of course work.
Emory University Public Health–MPH Graduate students enrolled at BA; GRE Scores; 2 letters of A grant of $2500-5000 is Ms. Kristin Unzicker
Rollins School of Public Health Emory will be required to recommendation; and a awarded to eligible MI students 404.712.0672
Office of Student Services complete 42 semester units of statement of purpose. in last semester of coursework. kunzick@sph.emory.edu
1518 Clifton Road, NE Rm 166 academic study towards their Admissions Deadlines: Financial aid is available on a
Atlanta, GA 30322 MPH. While students are January 10 for RSPH competitive basis. Students
http://www.sph.emory.edu/gh/m overseas, they will be expected Admissions Cycle: Once per receive up to 3 credits for
astersinternational.php to submit quarterly year. completion of their Peace Corps
activity/research reports. service.
Florida International Environmental Studies–MS Consists of a minimum of 36 1000 on GRE, and minimum 3.0 Students may earn up to 6 Dr. Krish Jayachandran
University semester units, in which 20 of GPA; 3 letters of credits for their service. A (Dr. Jay)
Dept. of Environmental Studies the units are expected to be recommendation; and a short limited number of teaching/ 305.348.6553
11200 SW 8th Street University completed before assignment. (1-2 page) statement of research assistantships jayachan@fiu.edu
Park, ECS 337 Courses will cover issues such research interests and intent. (TA/RA) may be awarded to MI
Miami, FL 33199 as: Restoration Ecology, Admissions Deadlines: students who excel
http://www.fiu.edu/~envstud/pro Sustainable Development, March 1 for Fall academically.
grams/mip_requirements.htm Environmental Resource Policy, October 1 for Spring
Environment and Development, Admissions Cycle: Fall; Spring
Tropical Forest Conservation
and Protected Area
Management.

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Florida State University Urban and Regional Planning– Courses cover the legal and BA; GRE scores; Service fulfills the internship Prof. Petra Doan
Department of Urban and MS institutional context in which undergraduate transcript. requirement; offers the 850.644.4510
Regional Planning planners operate, as well as Admissions Deadlines: Open; international experience needed pdoan@fsu.edu
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2280 specific strategies such as February 1 for Financial Aid to obtain employment in a
http://www.fsu.edu/~durp/_Degr regional economic Admissions Cycle: Twice per developing country. Total
ee%20Programs/Peace%20Co development, micro-enterprise year. credits required for graduation
rps%20Masters.html development, housing and will be reduced by 6 credit
infrastructure, and capacity- hours (from 48 to 42) for
building, particularly among successful completion.
non-governmental
organizations.
Florida State University Education–MEd The MI program in Education is BA; official transcripts; GRE One to three semester hours of Prof. Jeffrey A. Milligan
Department of Education a thirty-three (33) credit hour scores; 3 letters of credit will be granted for Peace 850.644.8171
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2280 program that combines Peace recommendation; personal Corps service. Possible milligan@coe.fsu.edu
www.fsu.edu/~elps/sides/pcmi. Corps service with graduate statement. teaching assistantships
html coursework in international Admissions Deadlines: available upon returning to
development and the May 1 for Fall campus to complete final
techniques and content of math, November 1 for Spring requirements.
science or English/ESL March 1 for Summer
education. Admissions Cycle: Rolling
George Mason University Education–MEd The program requires 30 credit BA; 3.0 GPA in last 60 credits; Students will receive full K-12 Prof. Lynn Walker Levy
College of Education and hours. Students will complete 7 passing score on Praxis 1; 2 Virginia licensure in TESL as 703.993.3602
Human Development courses (for 21 credit hours) copies of transcripts; 3 letters of well as the MEd degree. lwalker3@gmu.edu
4400 University Dr., MS 4B3 prior to service to achieve recommendation; goals Students will also receive a
Fairfax, VA 22030 preliminary licensure. After their statement; English Language stipend of $1,000, to be applied
http://admissions.gmu.edu/grad licensure sequence and their Proficiency Assessment Test for toward tuition for course work
/mip.htm service abroad, students can students whose native language taken after returning from
complete their remaining is not English. service. Service fulfills the 6
classes to receive the master's Admissions Deadlines: credit-hour internship
degree. March 1 for Fall/Summer requirement for licensure.
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George Mason University Health Administration–MS The curriculum consists of 39 Transcripts; resume; a letter of 3 semester hours will be earned Prof. Peggy J. Maddox
Department of Health credits. An accelerated pathway interest; GRE. Students as internship credits for the 703.993.1982
Administration and Policy is provided for MI students to accepted into the program but overseas service; a tuition grant pmaddox@gmu.edu
College of Nursing & Health complete 30 credit hours in 1 waiting for notification may to cover the cost of these
Science year (including summer begin their program, but will not internship credits.
4400 University Drive MS 1J3 sessions). Students can return be eligible for tuition support
Fairfax, VA 22030 to GMU for their final 6 credits until they are accepted into the
http://admissions.gmu.edu/grad or can take the 6 credits online. Peace Corps.
/mip.htm Admissions Deadlines:
July 15 for Fall
December 1 for Spring
George Mason University Nursing–MS The Advanced Clinical Nursing BS in Nursing; transcripts; GRE; 6 semester hours will be earned Dr. Joyce Hahn
School of Nursing program requires 38-credits and 2 letters of recommendation; as practicum credits for the 703.993.2335
College of Health and Human the Nursing Administration resume; a goals statement. overseas service; a tuition grant jhahn2@gmu.edu
Services program requires 37-credits. Students accepted into the to cover these practicum
4400 University Drive MS 1J3 Students can complete the program but waiting for credits. Students benefit from a
Fairfax, VA 22030 initial requirements of 32 or 31 notification may begin their program rated in the top 50
http://admissions.gmu.edu/grad credits within 1 year (including program, but will not be eligible graduate nursing programs by
/mip.htm summer sessions). Students for tuition support until they are the 2004 US News & World
return to GMU for their final accepted into the Peace Corps. Report.
project presentation, during Admissions Deadlines:
which they will discuss and July 15 for Fall
share their Peace Corps December 1 for Spring
experiences with faculty and Admissions Cycle: Rolling
other students.
George Mason University Political Science–MA The program is a 36 credit hour Completed application; 6 semester hours of internship Ms. Margaret E. Koback
Public & International Affairs degree (18 hours of required transcripts; GRE scores; 3 credit may be earned for the 703.993.9466
4400 University Dr., MS 3F4 core courses and 18 hours of letters of recommendation; service; a tuition grant to cover mkoback@gmu.edu
Fairfax, VA 22030 courses in the chosen resume; a goals statement. these internship credits will be
http://admissions.gmu.edu/grad concentration). A total of 18 Students accepted into the awarded at the completion of
/mip.htm hours must be completed prior program but waiting for Peace Corps service.
to service. Upon completion of notification from Peace Corps
service, students complete the may begin their master’s
remaining hours. Students can program.
choose from the following 3 Admissions Deadlines:
concentrations: American March 15 for Fall
Government & Politics, November 1 for Spring
Comparative Politics, and Admissions Cycle: Rolling
International Relations.

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George Mason University Master of Public Administration– MPA is a 36 credit hour degree Completed application, 6 semester hours of internship Ms. Margaret E. Koback
MPA Program MPA program (24 hours of required transcripts; GRE, GMAT, or credits may be earned for 703.993.9466
4400 University Dr., MS 3F4 courses and 12 of electives). A LSAT scores; 3 letters of service; a tuition grant to cover mkoback@gmu.edu
Fairfax, VA 22030 total of 18 hours must be recommendation; resume; a internship credits will be
http://admissions.gmu.edu/grad completed prior to service. goals statement. Students awarded at the completion of
/mip.htm Upon completion of service, accepted into the program but Peace Corps service.
students complete the waiting for notification from
remaining hours. Program Peace Corps may begin their
includes the choice of 11 master's program.
concentrations including Admissions Deadlines:
Environmental Science and April 15 for Fall
Public Policy, Nonprofit November 1 for Spring
Management, International Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Management, and Emergency
Management.
George Washington Public Health–MPH Program includes: Biostatistics; BA; educational experiences; Service completes the Ms. Mallory Boyd
University Community Oriented Primary test scores; resume; letters of Practicum and Culminating 202.994.2632
School of Public Health and Care; Environmental and recommendation; and personal Experience curriculum mallory@gwu.edu
Health Services Occupational Health; statement. requirements (2 credits) and a 2
2300 I Street, NW Epidemiology; Global Health; Admissions Deadlines: credit scholarship to cover the
Washington, DC 20037 Health Policy; Health April 1 for Summer semester cost.
http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/a Promotion; Maternal and Child May 15 for Fall semester
cademicprograms/programs/joi Health; Public Health November 15 for Spring
nt_and_special_pub/Peace_Co Communication and Marketing; semester
rps.pdf and Public Health Management. Admissions Cycle: Rolling with
Each program consists of 18-19 notification within 2 weeks of
credits required for core complete application.
courses and 26-27 credits of
program-specific courses
totaling 45 credits.
Georgia State University TESOL–MA The degree consists of 36 credit BA with a 3.0 GPA; 3 letters of Up to 6 credits may be earned Prof. Diane Belcher
Department of Applied hours of required courses and recommendation; GRE; a for field experience, and the 404.413-5194
Linguistics/ESL electives, of which a minimum written statement of purpose; cost of tuition will be waived for dbelcher1@gsu.edu
P.O. Box 4099 of 18 credits must be completed and 2 copies of official these credits. Out-of-state
Atlanta, GA 30302-4099 prior to service. Students are transcripts. tuition waivers are available on
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/ expected to return to campus at Admissions Deadlines: a competitive basis to students
alesl/peace_corps.html the completion of their service July 1 for Fall who participate in the MI
to complete the remainder of October 15 for Spring Program.
their degree requirements. March 1 for Summer
Admissions Cycle: 3 times per
year.

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Georgia State University Economics–MA, The coursework consists of a Specific BA; GRE scores; a Students in the program can Mr. Mathieu Arp
Andrew Young School of Policy Public Administration–MPA minimum of 33 to 39 semester statement of academic and continue MA course work during 404.651.0415
Studies Urban Studies–MS credit hours of academic study, professional goals; 3 letters of service, and are awarded 3 to 9 marp1@gsu.edu
14 Marietta Street, 5th Floor depending on the program reference. credits for the service. Students
P.O. Box 3992 pursued. Students are expected Admissions Deadlines: with Graduate Research
Atlanta, GA 30303 to return to campus at the April 1 for Fall Assistantships receive tuition
http://isp- completion of their Peace Corps October 1 for Spring waivers, and other financial
aysps.gsu.edu/academics/peac service to complete the (Financial assistance support is available.
ecorps/index.html remainder of their degree consideration due February 15
requirements. for the Fall.)
Admissions Cycle: Twice per
year.
Gonzaga University TESL–MA The coursework consists of a Admissions Deadlines: Students in the program are Dr. Mary Jeannot
MA/TESL Program minimum of 36 semester credit Admissions Cycle: awarded 10 credits for Peace 509.323.6559
502 E. Boone Ave. hours of academic study, Corps service (36 credits total, jeannot@gonzaga.edu
Spokane, WA 99258 depending on the program 10 for service and post service
(website) pursued. seminar and portfolio).
Humboldt State University TESL–MA Students will earn a minimum of BA; 3.0 GPA, GRE scores for One-semester internship Prof. Michael Eldridge
Department of English 41 credit hours. Students are the general exam (not the (academic credit granted) in 707.826.3758
201 Founders Hall required to complete 24 credits subject exam); 3 letters of teaching ESL before me2@humboldt.edu
Arcata, CA 95521-8299 before service. Students will recommendation; and a assignment. 4 hours of
http://www.humboldt.edu/~engli return to campus following statement of purpose. Native academic credit will be earned
sh/mip.html service to complete remaining English speakers must study at for service through English 694:
coursework and to write a paper least 1 other language. Reflections on Field
based on their field experience. Admissions Deadlines: Experience.
March 1 for Fall (Which is
preferred for the MI program.)
Admissions Cycle: Rolling (no
summer admissions)

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Illinois State University Applied Economics–MA/MS MI students complete 1 BA/BS; official transcripts; GRE Students receive 5 units of Ms. Beverly A. Beyer
Stevenson Center for calendar year of on-campus scores; graduate assistantship credit for Peace Corps service. 309.438.7090
Community and Economic study, including the core application (includes resume, Graduate assistantship StevensonCenter@ilstu.edu
Development graduate courses in Applied statement of purpose, and ($842/month) during Fall and
Campus Box 4200 Economics, as well as an writing sample); Stevenson Spring semesters; full tuition
Normal, IL 61790-4200 interdisciplinary sequence in Center applicant questionnaire; waiver worth up to $15,756 over
http://www.stevensoncenter.org Applied Community and and 3 recommendation forms. 2-year program; fees waived
Economic Development. Admissions Deadlines: during Peace Corps service;
March 1 for Fall other benefits.
October 15 for Spring
(Spring admission for fullest
consideration; later applications
considered on case-by-case
basis.)
Illinois State University Political Science–MA/MS MI students complete 1 BA/BS; official transcripts; GRE Students receive 6 units of Ms. Beverly A. Beyer
Stevenson Center for calendar year of on-campus scores; graduate assistantship credit for Peace Corps service 309.438.7090
Community and Economic study, including the core application (includes resume, (depending on whether the StevensonCenter@ilstu.edu
Development graduate courses in Political statement of purpose, and student is completing a thesis or
Campus Box 4200 Science, as well as an writing sample); Stevenson a capstone project). Graduate
Normal, IL 61790-4200 interdisciplinary sequence in Center applicant questionnaire; assistantship ($810/month)
http://www.stevensoncenter.org Applied Community and 3 recommendation forms. during Fall and Spring
Development. Admissions Deadlines: semesters; full tuition waiver
March 1 for Fall worth up to $15,756 over 2-year
October 15 for Spring program; fees waived during
(Spring admission for fullest Peace Corps service; other
consideration; later applications benefits.
considered on case-by-case
basis.)
Illinois State University Sociology–MA/MS MA students complete 1 BA/BS; official transcripts; GRE Students receive 5 units of Ms. Beverly A. Beyer
Stevenson Center for calendar year of on-campus scores; graduate assistantship credit for Peace Corps service. 309.438.7090
Community and Economic study, including the core application (includes resume, Graduate assistantship StevensonCenter@ilstu.edu
Development courses in Sociology, as well as statement of purpose, and ($811/month) during Fall and
Campus Box 4200 an interdisciplinary sequence in writing sample); Stevenson Spring semesters; full tuition
Normal, IL 61790-4200 Applied Community and Center applicant questionnaire; waiver worth up to $15,756 over
http://www.stevensoncenter.org Economic Development. and 3 recommendation forms. 2-year program; fees waived
Participants must also complete Admissions Deadlines: during service; other benefits.
a required thesis under March 1 for Fall
mentorship of the Sociology October 15 for Spring
faculty on a topic of the Admissions Cycle: Fall and
student's choosing. Spring

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Indiana University – Environmental Science–MS Admissions Deadlines: Ms. Jennifer Forney

Bloomington Dual Degree: Public Affairs–MPA Admissions Cycle: 812.855.2840
SPEA 260, 1315 Tenth St. & Environmental Science–MS spea@indiana.edu
Bloomington, IN 47405-1701
(website)
Johns Hopkins University Population, Family, and Students will begin their GRE scores; official transcripts, Students will receive 32 Ms. Kristi Willis
Dept. of Population, Family and Reproductive Health–MHS program by completing 9 statement of purpose; resume; academic units for completing 410.614.6676
Reproductive Health months of coursework, followed and 3 letters of 680 hours of Peace Corps kwillis@jhsph.edu
615 N. Wolfe St, Rm E4039 by a 3 month Peace Corps pre- recommendation are required. service.
Baltimore, MD 21205 service training, and finally 2 Admissions Deadlines:
http://www.jhsph.edu/dept/pfrh/ years of Peace Corps service. June 1 for Fall
Degree_Programs/MHS_Progr Students will receive the degree Admissions Cycle: Fall Only
am/PeaceCorps after the successful completion
of 680 hours of service, and the
completion of the MHS Essay,
for a total of 96 academic units.
Johns Hopkins University Public Health–MHS Graduate students will be GRE scores; official transcripts, Students register for 32 units at Prof. Lawrence H. Moulton
Bloomberg School of Public required to complete 60 credits statement of purpose; resume; any time during their Peace 410.955.6370
Health of academic study on campus and 3 letters of Corps service (although they lmoulton@jhsph.edu
615 N. Wolfe Street, Room towards their MHS in the first recommendation are required. should be registered in the term
E5519 year. Upon successful Admissions Deadlines: they complete their master's
Baltimore, MD 21205 completion of overseas service, March 1 for Fall paper requirement), for which
http://peacecorps.dpcp.org/ the student will be awarded an October 15 for Spring they receive an automatic 75%
MHS degree in International (Spring for fullest consideration; scholarship.
Health. later applications considered on
case-by-case basis.)

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Loma Linda University Environmental Health–MPH This curriculum is a California- BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Public Health approved registered GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
24951 North Circle Drive environmental health specialist etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 program. Upon graduation, in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Loma Linda, CA 92350 graduates are automatically application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps eligible to sit for the state score. students retain student status at
/peacecorp.html administered REHS exam. After Prerequisites include general the university during service.
completion of coursework and biology, general chemistry, Federal student loans, work-
the credentialing examination, organic chemistry, physics, study eligibility, grants and merit
students then fulfill the field microbiology, and college scholarships are available. Up
practicum requirement during algebra or calculus. to 12 credit hours can be
Peace Corps service. Admissions Deadlines: earned for Peace Corps
August 1 for Fall service.
December 1 for Winter
March 1 for Spring
May 1 for Summer
Loma Linda University Business Administration–MBA & Department of Health Policy BA or equivalent; GRE, DAT, or The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Health Policy Public Health–MPH (dual and Management provides MCAT; official transcripts; and requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
and Management degree) students with administrative letters of recommendation. completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
School of Public Health tools and problem-solving skills Application fee is $95.00 service; the university grants a
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 to function in a rapidly changing Admissions Deadlines: Rolling full tuition scholarship. MIP
Loma Linda, CA 92350 environment. Students learn to Admissions Cycle: students retain student status at
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps marshal resources to improve September, January, April and the university during service.
/peacecorp.html not only specific organizations, June Federal student loans, work-
but also the health-care system study eligibility, grants and merit
as a whole. scholarships are available. Up
to 12 credit hours can be
earned for Peace Corps
service.

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Loma Linda University Global Health–MPH The curriculum focuses on BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Global Health public health knowledge, GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
24951 North Circle Drive development of technical skills etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 and cultural competence in in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Loma Linda, CA 92350 training of trainers, planning, application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps management, and evaluation of score. students retain student status at
/peacecorp.html programs applicable to Co-requisites include anatomy, the university during service.
developing country and physiology, and microbiology. Federal student loans, work-
resource-scarce environments. Admissions Deadlines: study eligibility, grants and merit
The capstone coursework August 1 for Fall scholarships are available. Up
preceding service is a 4-week December 1 for Winter to 12 credit hours can be
field-based faculty-led course. March 1 for Spring earned for Peace Corps
May 1 for Summer service.
Loma Linda University Maternal/Child Health & This curriculum focuses on BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Global Health Health Education (dual) –MPH knowledge, proposal writing, GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
School of Public Health and public health planning skills etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
24951 North Circle Drive in addressing the needs of in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 children; the reproductive health application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
Loma Linda, CA 92350 of women and men; and score. students retain student status at
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps community support for family Prerequisites include anatomy the university during service.
/peacecorp.html development. The Health and physiology; or physiology Federal student loans, work-
Education curriculum focuses and behavioral science. study eligibility, grants and merit
on skills in community Admissions Deadlines: scholarships are available. Up
organization, proposal writing, August 1 for Fall to 12 credit hours can be
public health planning skills, December 1 for Winter earned for Peace Corps
and communicating health March 1 for Spring service.
messages for at-risk May 1 for Summer
populations. Admissions Cycle: Rolling

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Loma Linda University Maternal/Child Health –MPH Applicants must have: BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Public Health 1. A professional license in a GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
24951 North Circle Drive medical or health related etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 discipline (e.g., RN, CNM, MD, in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Loma Linda, CA 92350 DDS, LSW, RD, RPT) application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps 2. Two years of relevant clinical score. students retain student status at
/peacecorp.html or public health experience in Co-requisites include anatomy, the university during service.
the field of maternal or child physiology, and microbiology Federal student loans, work-
health Admissions Deadlines: study eligibility, grants and merit
Graduates of this major are August 1 for Fall scholarships are available. Up
public health specialists who December 1 for Winter to 12 credit hours can be
play a key role in preventing March 1 for Spring earned for Peace Corps
illness and improving health for May 1 for Summer service.
mothers and children. Functions Admissions Cycle: Rolling
include planning, managing,
and evaluating programs,
teaching health professionals,
consulting, conducting
research, and advocating for
public health policy.
Loma Linda University Health Education –MPH In this program, emphasis is BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Public Health placed on educational, GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
24951 North Circle Drive interpersonal, community, and etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 legislative factors that promote in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Loma Linda, CA 92350 positive health behaviors. The application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps curriculum emphasizes score. students retain student status at
/peacecorp.html interventions based on scientific Co-requisites include anatomy, the university during service.
data and established behavioral physiology, and microbiology. Federal student loans, work-
and learning theories that Admissions Deadlines: study eligibility, grants and merit
promote public health through August 1 for Fall scholarships are available. Up
the processes of education and December 1 for Winter to 12 credit hours can be
community organization. March 1 for Spring earned for Peace Corps
Graduates are eligible to sit for May 1 for Summer service.
the Certified Health Education Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Specialist (CHES) national
examination.Typically graduates
work in public health positions
in local, state, national, or global
settings.

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Loma Linda University Nutrition–MPH Graduates of the major in BA or equivalent; 3.0 GPA, The field practicum component Ms. Kate Reinsma
Department of Public Health nutrition are able to assume GRE or MCAT; LSAT; GMAT; requirement is fulfilled by 909.558.4800 x 42072
24951 North Circle Drive leadership roles in local and etc. GRE scores are evaluated completing 27 months of PC sphpcinfo@llu.edu
Nichol Hall, Room 1324 global nutrition services that in context of the whole service; the university grants a
Loma Linda, CA 92350 emphasize community-wide application, not just a specific full tuition scholarship. MIP
www.llu.edu/llu/sph/peacecorps health promotion and disease score. students retain student status at
/peacecorp.html prevention. Building on a solid Prerequisites include organic the university during service.
nutrition science-base and in chemistry, physiology, Federal student loans, work-
multidisciplinary public health microbiology, psychology, and study eligibility, grants and merit
curriculum, nutrition sociology. scholarships are available. Up
professionals are trained to Admissions Deadlines: to 12 credit hours can be
function using the population- August 1 for Fall earned for Peace Corps
systems approach which December 1 for Winter service.
demands competence in March 1 for Spring
program planning, coalition- May 1 for Summer
building, assetsmapping, Admissions Cycle: Rolling
behavior change strategies and
cultural sensitivity.
Michigan State University Agricultural Economics–MS The Department of Agricultural Previous training in economics, MI students can earn up to 6 Prof. Eric Crawford
Agricultural, Food, and Economics offers: Agribusiness mathematics, and statistics is credits for independent study 517.432.2481
Resource Economics Strategy and Management, required (students without courses related to their service crawfor5@msu.edu
303B Agricultural Hall Agricultural Markets and Price training may take preparatory or master’s research. They are
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 Analysis, Environmental and courses), 3.0 GPA, GRE, eligible for department and
http://www.aec.msu.edu/ageco Resource Economics, Finance statement of purpose, and 3 university funding:
n/ and Production Economics, and letters of recommendation. assistantships, fellowships, and
International Agricultural Admissions Deadlines: travel or research support-and
Development. Applicants are encouraged to for needs-based federal
apply by January 31 for Fall financial aid.
semester.
Admissions Cycle: Review of
applications is from December
to May for Fall semester.

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Michigan State University Community, Agriculture, The program is founded on BA; GRE; relevant experience; Students will use their service to Dr. Robert Richardson
Community, Agriculture, Recreation, Resource Studies– integrated research, teaching, and strong academic meet requirements for the 3 517.355.9533
Recreation, Resource Studies MS and service activities that backgrounds in the natural, credit "techniques or skill- rbr@msu.edu
326 Natural Resources embody the ethos and skills of physical, or social sciences. building" course (ACR 891).
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 community engagement. Collateral courses may be Students shall keep a written
http://www.aec.msu.edu/ageco Furthermore, it attracts students required. record of training/service
n/ with diverse educational Admissions Deadlines: activities and journal of “lessons
backgrounds and experiences March 1 for Fall semester. learned.” The course will be
who recognize the need to Submission by December 1 is graded as Pass/No Pass.
acquire the understanding and recommended.
skills that emphasize Admissions Cycle: Rolling
scholarship, practice, and
participatory approaches in
applied research, teaching, and
outreach.
Michigan State University Crop and Soil Sciences–MS This program specializes in BA; GRE; 3 letters of reference. 3 to 6 credit hours will be Prof. Taylor Johnston
Department of Crop and Soil teaching, extension, research Check with University for even granted for Peace Corps 517.355.0271 x1164
Sciences and international programs. more specific supplements for service based on enrollment for johnsto4@msu.edu
260A Plant & Soil Science This is intended to permit and separate programs. independent study credit.
Bldg. encourage individual initiative Admissions Deadlines:
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325 by students in developing their Applications are considered
http://www.css.msu.edu/ educational programs and to throughout the year.
provide the maximum basis for January 1 for Fall
originality and creativity. (recommended)
Michigan Technological Civil Engineering–MS The degree requires 2 BS in engineering One credit hour will be awarded Dr. Kurt Paterson
University Environmental Engineering–MS semesters of course work recommended; GRE. Non- for each academic term served 906.487.3495
Department of Civil and totaling 21 units of academic engineering degree applicants in PC, inc. Summer; tuition paterson@mtu.edu
Environmental Engineering study prior to service. Students can be accepted into the costs for credits earned through
1400 Townsend Drive can opt for either a thesis tract program but typically require 1 service are not paid by the
Houghton, MI 49931 or research report tract. to 2 semesters of "make-up" student, some financial aid in
http://www.D80.mtu.edu Students take technical and coursework. the form of research and
non-technical coursework and Admissions Deadlines: No teaching positions is available
also have available electives to specific deadline. on a competitive basis.
choose from for their particular Admissions Cycle: Rolling
area of interest.

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Michigan Technological Forestry–MS Students spend one academic 1 prior semester of chemistry; 1 One credit hour will be awarded Prof. Blair Orr
University Master of Forestry–MF term at the 4000+ acre Ford prior introductory statistics for each academic term served 906.487.2291
School of Forest Resources Applied Ecology–MS Forestry Center, learning course recommended; GRE in PC, inc. Summer; students bdorr@mtu.edu
and Environmental Science Forest Ecology and fundamental forestry skills. The (1000 composite + 3.5 are not charged tuition or fees
1400 Townsend Drive Management–MS Spring semester is spent on the analytical writing); 3.0 GPA; during their service; $500 work
Houghton, MI 49931-1295 main campus completing resume; 3 letters of study allowance for first year
http://peacecorps.mtu.edu/ coursework involving forestry, recommendation. students; Stafford loans and
general ecology, and Admissions Deadlines: Federal Aid; The Loret Miller
international forestry. Thesis, Rolling, No deadline. Ruppe Endowed Scholarship
project, and coursework degree Admissions Cycle: Once per helps support students during
options are available. Open to year. final semester on campus. The
students with any Lillian Baklarz Fund supports
undergraduate major. students overseas.
Michigan Technological Master in Geology–MS The degree requires 2 GRE; prerequisite requirements One credit hour will be awarded Prof. William I. Rose
University Geophysics–MS semesters of coursework reflect expected coursework for each academic term served 906.487.2367
Dept. of Geological & Mining Geological Engineering–MS totaling 21 semester units of requirements for students in in PC, inc. Summer; tuition raman@mtu.edu
Engineering Sciences Civil Engineering–MS academic study prior to service. different undergraduate degree costs for credits earned through
1400 Townsend Drive Students can follow either a programs. service are not paid by the
Houghton, MI 49931 thesis option or research report Admissions Deadlines: No student, some financial aid in
http://www.geohazards.mtu.edu option. Students take technical specific deadline. the form of research and
/ and non-technical coursework Admissions Cycle: Rolling teaching positions is available
to prepare for their assignment on a competitive basis.
and also have electives
available for particular areas of
interest.
Michigan Technological Applied Science Education–MS MI program credit requirements BA with strong academic record One credit hour will be awarded Prof. Sarah Green
University will be satisfied with 24 credits in any field of science or for each academic term served in 906.487.2048
Departments of Education and of coursework on campus, 5 for engineering; letters of PC, inc. Summer. Credits will be sgreen@mtu.edu
Chemistry service, and 1 credit for report recommendation; and awarded for service by enrolling
1400 Townsend Drive completion and oral defense. statement of purpose. in ED5994 "International Science
Houghton, MI 49931-2460 Courses are focused on Admissions Deadlines: Education Practicum" or ED5921
http://www.ed.mtu.edu/peaceco providing the basics of Applications will be reviewed in "International Teaching
rps/ education theory, practice and the Spring. Students should Internship.” Students will submit
application to students who plan on enrolling at the start of a report to their advisor for each
arrive with a solid grounding in the Fall term. semester in the field. MTU pays
science. Admissions Cycle: Once per tuition of students completing
year. service.

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Michigan Technological Rhetoric and Technical Participants in the Rhetoric and Admissions Deadlines: To One credit hour will be awarded Dr. Craig Waddell
University Communication–MS Technical Communication receive full consideration for the for each academic term served 906.487.3261
Department of Humanities program will complete two following Fall semester, you in PC, inc. Summer. Students in cwaddell@mtu.edu
1400 Townsend Drive (Secondary Education English semesters of coursework (24 must submit application by this program have the
Houghton, MI 49931-2460 Teaching, Secondary Education credit hours), then serve in the January 10th. Applications will advantage of Michigan Tech's
http://www.hu.mtu.edu/hu_dept English Teacher Training, Peace Corps for 27 months, be reviewed in early Spring and vibrant group of MI students
/rtc/graduate_main.html University English Teaching, and finally return to campus for successful applicants will be from five different programs
Health Extension, or HIV/AIDS one semester to complete a notified by May 15th. (both pre- and post-service) and
Outreach) master's thesis or project. Admissions Cycle: Once per Returned Peace Corps
year in the Fall Volunteers (RPCVs) from the
faculty, staff, and surrounding
communities.
Michigan Technological Mechanical Engineering–MS This degree requires two ABET-accredited bachelor's One credit hour will be awarded Dr. Michele Miller
University semesters of course work degree in engineering and GRE for each academic term served mhmiller@mtu.edu
Department of Mechanical totaling 22 semester units of score are required. in PC, inc. Summer. Tuition 906.487.3025
Engineering academic study prior to Peace Admissions Deadlines: No costs for credits earned through
1400 Townsend Drive Corps service. Students take specific deadlines Peace Corps service are not Professor John Gershenson
Houghton, MI 49931 technical and non-technical Admissions Cycle: Rolling paid by the student; some jkgershe@mtu.edu
www.me.mtu.edu/peacecorps/ coursework to prepare for their financial aid in the form of 906.487.2047
Peace Corps assignment. The research and teaching positions
technical coursework includes is available on a competitive
12 credits in the mechanical basis.
engineering topics of fluids,
thermal science, and design.
Students can opt for either a
thesis tract or research report
tract.
Monterey Institute of Business Administration–MBA 2-year MBA program consists of GMAT; 2 letters of reference. Peace Corps service satisfies Ms. Toni Thomas
International Studies 3 semesters prior to service. For Advanced Entry MBA: at the language requirement of the 831.647.4193
Fisher Graduate School of Advanced Entry students least 30 semester credits of degree program. Half-tuition Toni.Thomas@miis.edu
International Business complete at least 1 full-time prerequisite business study. scholarships are applied for the
460 Pierce Street semester prior to service. All Admissions Deadlines: No final semester of study following
Monterey, CA 93940 MBA students return after specific deadline. Peace Corps service. 3 credit
http://fisher.miis.edu/prospectiv service for 1 final semester. The Admissions Cycle: Rolling hours awarded for Peace Corps
e/international.html Business Development Project service.
is a 3-unit requirement,
completed during the final
semester of study.

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Monterey Institute of International Management–MPA MI students apply their BA; 3.0 GPA; 2 years of Opportunities to accelerate the Ms. Sabrina Atwater
International Studies assignment in NGO language; statement of degree program include 831.647.4624
Graduate School of Management or a related field purpose; resume or CV; 2 additional trainings or in-service sabrina.atwater@miis.edu
International Policy Studies to a Capstone Experience, a reference letters; and official projects, allowing completion of
460 Pierce Street research project which explores transcripts. the MPA in a total of 3 or 4
Monterey, CA 93940 a variety of development issues Admissions Deadlines: No semesters on campus. Half-
http://policy.miis.edu/programs/ related to their work in Peace specific deadline. tuition scholarships are applied
PCMIMPA.html Corps. Capstone project Admissions Cycle: Rolling. for the final semester of study
planning begins in the first Scholarship application following Peace Corps service.
semester of study. Students will deadlines in Fall & Spring. Students also may apply for
then conduct research for their merit scholarships and financial
Capstone while on assignment. aid for their studies at the
Monterey Institute. Up to 18 can
be earned for service.
Monterey Institute of TESOL–MA MI candidates begin their BA; 3.0 GPA; 2 letters of Students will be eligible for a Prof. Kathleen M. Bailey
International Studies studies in early September or in recommendation; GRE waiver for half of their tuition 831.647.4181
TESOL Program January. Upon completion of 2 recommended but not required. costs—whether that equals kbailey@miis.edu
460 Pierce Street years of service, MI students Admissions Deadlines: No four, six, or eight units is
Monterey, CA 93940 return to complete their final specific deadlines, but dependent on each individual
http://language.miis.edu/tdc/pc semester of coursework. December 1 is recommended student’s case.; Students will be
mi.html for Fall and October 15 for able to earn independent study
Spring. credit during their Peace Corps
Admissions Cycle: Rolling service through the completion
of projects. These projects will
be reflected through
independent study units which
they enroll in upon their return
to MIIS.

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Monterey Institute of International Environmental MAIEP students apply their BA; 3.0 GPA; two years of Opportunities to accelerate the Ms. Sabrina Atwater
International Studies Policy–MA Peace Corps assignment in language; statement of degree program include 831.647.4624
Graduate School of environmental education or purpose; resume or CV; 2 additional trainings or in-service sabrina.atwater@miis.edu
International Policy Studies management to an applied reference letters; and official projects, allowing completion of
460 Pierce Street policy program. Students enroll transcripts. the MAIEP in a total of 3 or 4
Monterey, CA 93940 for at least two semesters on Admissions Deadlines: No semesters on campus. Half-
http://policy.miis.edu/programs/ campus and complete core specific deadlines. tuition scholarships are applied
PCMIIEP.html policy classes, focused Admissions Cycle: Rolling. for the final semester of study
environmental electives, and Scholarship application following Peace Corps service.
secondary language study. deadlines in Fall & Spring. Students also may apply for
Upon completion of service, merit scholarships and financial
students return to the Monterey aid for their studies at the
Institute to complete Monterey Institute. Up to 14
requirements. credit hours can be earned for
Peace Corps service.
North Carolina Agricultural & Agricultural Economics–MS The course work is 30 - 37 Admission requires 4 academic credits are granted Mr. John Paul Owens
Tech State University Agriscience Education–MS semester hours (12 in core departmental recommendation; for service in the 2 degree 336.334.7943
Dept. of Agribusiness, Applied courses, 9-21 in concentration BS/BA; and 2.65 GPA. programs; assistantships and owensj@ncat.edu
Economics courses). Students are required Admissions Deadlines: scholarships may be available
145 Carver Hall to meet all core requirements July 1 for Fall on a competitive basis.
Greensboro, NC 27411 before service. Students will Nov 1 for Spring
http://www.ag.ncat.edu/MIProgr return to NCA&T for 1 semester Admissions Cycle: Rolling
am/ after service to complete
academic requirements and
present seminars on their
experiences.
North Carolina State Forestry–MS/MF Program consists of 36 3.0 GPA; GRE (1000 on Each of the 3 degree programs Prof. Erin Sills
University - Raleigh Natural Resources–MS/MNR semester hours of study for the combined quantitative and will include 6 units of 919.515.2891
Department of Forestry and MF or MNR. The MS requires verbal); 3 recommendation independent study related to the erin_sills@ncsu.edu
Environmental Resources 30 semester hours, in addition letters; 2 official transcripts; students' service. Research
Box 8008 to a thesis. The program is resume. Admission requires assistantships are available on
Raleigh, NC 27695 designed to prepare students departmental acceptance, with a competitive basis.
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~sills/mi/ for assignments in forestry at least 1 member of the faculty
mi_home.htm (primarily agroforestry) and/or agreeing to serve as an advisor.
natural resources management Admissions Deadlines:
with an emphasis on June 25 for Fall
environmental education. November 25 for Spring
Students will develop a course March 25 for Summer
of study in consultation with Admissions Cycle: Rolling
their advisor.

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Northern Arizona University Forestry–MF The program of study involves a GRE; 3.0 GPA or greater; Six (6) hours of credit will be Prof. Michael Wagner
School of Forestry minimum of 30 semester hours statement of research interests; granted for a professional paper 928.523.6646
P. O. Box 15018 of coursework plus 3 hours of 3 letters of recommendation; based on the student's Peace Mike.Wagner@nau.edu
Flagstaff, AZ 86 credit for a professional paper; and official transcripts. Corps service, which is the final
http://www.for.nau.edu/cms/con plus any remedial coursework Students cannot be admitted requirement for completion of
tent/view/765/1155/ required as part of the until a faculty member agrees to the MF degree. Financial Aid in
admission, and is designed by serve as their major adviser. the form of tuition waivers and
the student in consultation with Admissions Deadlines: PCMI Assistantships are
the student's major adviser Submit all materials by: available on a competitive
whose interests complement March 15 for Fall basis.
those of the student. October 15 for Spring
Admissions Cycle: Ongoing
Oklahoma State University International Studies–MS The coursework will consist of GRE/GMAT; 3.0 GPA; Up to 9 hours can be earned for Ms. Donna Birchler
School of International Studies 33 credit hours. 24 credit hours statement of goals; resume; service; waivers for out-of-state 405.744.6179
204 Wes Watkins Center will be earned prior to service. official transcripts; IS Masters tuition are available. bdonna@okstate.edu
Stillwater, OK 74078 Upon returning to campus, Application Form; and 3 letters
http://ieo.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx? students will enroll for the final 9 of recommendation.
page=4 credits to complete their degree; Admissions Deadlines:
6 credit hours will be awarded March 1 for Fall
for an internship report for Admissions Cycle: Rolling
service, and 3 credit hours for a
creative component.
Oregon State University Forest Resources–MS Students may choose from a A 4-year BA from an accredited Student can earn between 6-9 Mr. David Zahler
College of Forestry Forest Products–MS wide array of academic college or university; combined credits for Peace Corps service; 541.737.1346
109 Richardson Hall Forest Science–MS concentrations within three GPA of 3.00 on the last 90 Possibility to earn more credits pcmi@forestry.oregonstate.edu
Corvallis, OR 97331-5750 Wood Science & Engineering– departments of the College of quarter/60 semester credit hours approved on case-by-case basis;
http://pcmi.forestry.oregonstate. MS Forestry. These are a sample of OR 4-year BA accredited college all applicants considered for
edu/ Forestry–MF (an option with concentrations that fit well with or university; 45 quarter credit- institutional scholarships and
certain degree tracks) MI: social forestry; silviculture; hour graduate degree from a grants; Teaching or Research
natural resource education and regionally accredited university. Assistantships may be available
extension; forest economics; Admissions Deadlines: through major professor; student
forest policy; forest ecology and Rolling; fall is preferable; status remains “active” through
biology; international forest required deadline for the MS in Peace Corps service.
products marketing; and Forest Science and all degrees:
agroforestry. Course work for the for fall quarter- Jan. 15; non-
MI degree in forestry varies Forest Science degree
within concentrations, and can programs up to June 1
often be completed in three full- Admissions Cycle:
time quarters. Four per year:
http://oregonstate.edu/admissio
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Rutgers University - Camden Public Administration–MPA MI students spend 2 semesters Transcripts; completion of Students receive 9 credits for Ms. Sandra Cheesman
Graduate Dept. of Public Policy (With a concentration in NGO and 1 winter term studying at American Government, service and Directed Study. 856.225.6860 ext.18
and Administration international development the university. Peace Corps economics (macro- or micro-), Program provides both scheesma@camden.rutgers.edu
401 Cooper St. administration.) placements include NGO and statistics; GRE; 3 letters of domestic and international
Camden, NJ 08102 management and development, recommendation; statement of development experience.
http://camden- community development, and personal and professional Assistantships and scholarships
www.rutgers.edu/dept- municipal management. As part goals. are available on a limited and
pages/pubpol/concen/ of their preparation for service, Admissions Deadlines: competitive basis.
students undertake community March 1 for Fall
service projects in Camden, NJ. Admissions Cycle: Once per
year.
Saint Michael's College TESOL–MA The degree consists of 36 credit BA; 3.0 GPA; official transcripts; Saint Michael's College will Prof. Daniel W. Evans
TESL/ Applied Linguistics hours. 24 credits must be 3 letters of recommendation; waive tuition for the 8 credits 802.654.2300
1 Winooski Park completed in a minimum of 2 written statement of purpose; earned for Peace Corps service devans@smcvt.edu
Colchester, VT 05439 semesters before service. TOEFL of 550 for non-native (for Practicum II and Reflective
http://www.smcvt.edu/graduate/ Students may return to campus English speakers (213 Portfolio of Peace Corps
programs/matesl/pc_matesl.as following service to complete computer-based test). Training Experience).
p any remaining coursework, or Admissions Deadlines: Rolling
they may be able to complete Admissions Cycle: Rolling
the program via distance
education or transfer credit.
SIT Graduate Institute Sustainable Development–MA SIT's academic curriculum BA; professional and Peace Corps service fulfills the Ms. Eden Sell
Graduate Admissions International Education–MA incorporates field-based intercultural experience. professional practicum 802-258-3329
Kipling Rd., PO Box 676 Conflict Transformation–MA practice, reflection, and Admissions Deadlines: requirement; students receive a Eden.Sell@worldlearning.org
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 Organizational Management–MS application, preparing graduates March 1 for first priority financial 50% scholarship during their
http://www.sit.edu/graduate/522 Intercultural Service, Leadership, who are critical thinkers, aid (However, no admissions Reflective Practice Phase while
1.htm and Management–MA effective communicators in at deadline.) they serve as Peace Corps
Social Justice in Intercultural least 2 languages, and Admissions Cycle: Rolling Volunteers; GRE not required;
Relations–MA compassionate advocates with SIT grants, work-study,
Teaching–MAT exceptional intercultural skills scholarships, and Federal loans
and awareness. are available.

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Southern New Hampshire Community Economic Program is offered as a BA; 2 yrs work experience in Students who have completed Prof. Catherine Rielly
University Development–MS weekend program over 4 CED or related field; computer their Peace Corps service may 603.644.3156
School of Community (Specialization in International semesters or as a 13-week literacy. receive up to 4 academic c.rielly@snhu.edu
Economic Development CED) Summer Intensive Program Admissions Deadlines: credits and up to $2,000 on
2500 North River Road requiring that students spend April 1 for all admissions average in tuition scholarships.
Manchester, NH 03106-1045 two 6 ½ -week summer (Late admissions may be
http://www.snhu.edu/71.asp sessions between terms in New considered, but not eligible for
Hampshire. MI students carry financial aid.)
out a project as part of their PC Admissions Cycle: June
Service and may also take admissions notice; September
courses on-line. program orientation.
SUNY University at Albany Public Health–MPH The course work will consist of 9-12 credit hours for Peace Dr. Carol Whittaker
Global Public Health Programs a minimum of 51 credit hours, Admissions Deadlines: Corps service. 518.402.0283
School of Public Health and 4 semesters of academic Cxw02@health.state.ny.us
1 University Place study. Admissions Cycle:
Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456
(website)
Texas A&M University Masters of Sciences–MS Students studying for a Master's Submit copies of Peace Corps Students can earn between 3- Ms. Cathryn Clement
Borlaug Institute for Agriculture–MAgr degree in one of 10 participating and graduate school 12 credit hours (depending on 979.458.0820
International Agriculture Natural Resources departments and five applications to the MI degree program and research) cclement@ag.tamu.edu
Teague Building Suite 123 Development–MNRD interdisciplinary programs can Coordinator and include essay for their service as research
TAMU 2477 Agricultural Education–MEd integrate their coursework and on why student wishes to hours, internship hours, as
College Station, TX 77843- Wildlife Sciences–MWSC research with their Peace Corps participate in the MI program; directed studies courses with a
2477 Fisheries Sciences–MFSC service. Participants will include past international faculty member at Texas A&M,
http://borlaug.tamu.edu/peacec complete 24 credit hours of experience, and 2 reference or as a combination of these.
orps.Html courses prior to their Peace letters from persons known MI students are eligible for all
Corps service. more than 5 years. financial assistance available to
Admissions Deadline: others seeking a degree in their
Deadlines for graduate program. This will include
programs are department graduate assistantships while
specific. Please refer to the they are on campus. Individuals
major's department for are responsible for seeking their
application deadlines. own financial aid.

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Texas Tech University Elementary Education–MEd The MI program is being offered Texas Common Application Students will receive 6 hours of Ms. Sandra Crosier
College of Education Secondary Education–MEd as a 36-hour program which (online) at credit for their Peace Corps 806.742.3667
601 Indiana Avenue Curriculum and Instruction–MEd includes 6 hours of credit for http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradsc service upon completion of the sandra.crosier@ttu.edu
Lubbock, TX 79407 Peace Corps service. Students hool/; application fee of $50.00 27-month program.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/comm will participate in 12 hours for domestic students; GRE
unications/peace/ during the regular semesters scores (GRE not required for
and then take 6 hours during MEd program; official
the summer. Students will have transcripts; 3 professional
to return to campus after their references.
service to participate in the Admissions Deadlines:
seminar course which lasts two Rolling Admissions.
weeks. Admissions Cycle: January,
May, August
Texas Tech University Agricultural Education–MS The MI program is being offered Texas Common Application Students will receive 6 hours of Ms. Sandra Crosier
College of Agricultural and Agronomy–MS as a 36-hour program which (online) at credit for their Peace Corps 806.742.3667
Natural Science Horticulture–MS includes 6 hours of credit for http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradsc service upon completion of the sandra.crosier@ttu.edu
601 Indiana Avenue Natural Resource Management– Peace Corps service. Students hool/; application fee of $50.00 27-month program.
Lubbock, TX 79407 MS will participate in 12 hours for domestic students; GRE
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/comm during the regular semesters scores; official transcripts; 3
unications/peace/ and then take 6 hours during professional references.
the summer. Students will have Admissions Deadlines:
to return to campus after their Rolling Admissions.
service to participate in the Admissions Cycle: January,
seminar course which lasts two May, August
weeks.
Tulane University Public Health–MSPH MI's spend 2 to 3 semesters on GRE of 1000 combined, MCAT All MI students are considered Mr. Steve Bennett
School of Public Health and Public Health–MPH coursework before their service. scores considered; 3.0 GPA; for a merit-based Dean's Grant 504.988.6737
Tropical Medicine Students can concentrate in: personal career statement; 3 of $5,000. Successful PEACECORPS-L@tulane.edu
Health Sciences Center Biostatistics, Community Health letters of recommendation; completion of Peace Corps
1440 Canal Street Suite 2460 Sciences, Environmental Health official transcripts. service satisfies the Practicum
New Orleans, LA 70112 Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Admissions Deadlines: requirement. Financial aid is
www.sph.tulane.edu/mastersint Systems Management, (Priority) May 15 for Summer available.
ernational/index.Htm International Health and April 15 for Fall
Development, or Tropical October 15 for Spring
Medicine. Of the minimum 42 Admissions Cycle: Rolling
hours required, each student
must complete 16 hours of core
courses, and a public health
practicum.

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University of Alabama - Public Health–MPH MI students enter in the Fall GRE or equivalent test scores. 3 credit hours are earned for Ms. Heather White
Birmingham (International Health & Global term, and complete coursework Both the score and the service; MI students can 205.975.5792
School of Public Health Studies Track) before leaving. Students will percentile on each of the compete for the School of sparkmancenter@uab.edu
1530 3rd Avenue South write a project paper while sections will be evaluated. Public Health funds when they
Birmingham, AL 35294 overseas or after their service Admissions Deadlines: apply for UAB financial aid.
http://www.soph.uab.edu/defaul ends. All students in the School April 1
t.aspx?id=226 of Public Health must be Admissions Cycle: Once each
enrolled during the term in year.
which they are graduating, but
are not required to return to
campus.
University of Alaska - Rural Development–MA Graduates of the Rural BA in Rural Development, Tuition waiver for MI students, Mr. Anthony Gasbarro
Fairbanks Development MA program are Alaska Native Studies, so they maintain their active 907.474.5190
Department of Alaska Native prepared as administrators, Business Administration, student status during their 2 ffafg@uaf.edu
and Rural Development planners, community Natural Resources year assignment and up to 6
College of Rural and development specialists, Management, Political Science, credit hours granted for service. Dr. Gordon Pullar
Community Development managers, and other leadership Economics, Northern Studies or 907.279.2706
P.O. Box 757140 positions within tribal, corporate, a related field; 3.0 GPA. g.pullar@uaf.edu
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7140 business, and public service Admissions Deadlines:
www.uaf.edu/danrd/ma/peacec agencies. August 1
orps.html Admissions Cycle: Once per
year.
University of Alaska - Natural Resources The program has 2 options. The BA; 3.0 GPA; GRE scores; Tuition waiver for MI students, Mr. Anthony Gasbarro
Fairbanks Management–MS thesis option is designed for references; statement of so they maintain their active 907.474.5190
School of Natural Resources those intending to pursue research intent. There must be student status during their 2 ffafg@uaf.edu
and Agricultural Sciences management careers requiring a faculty member willing to be year assignment and up to 6
Cooperative Extension Service thorough familiarity with graduate advisory committee credit hours will be granted for Dr. Stephen Sparrow
P.O. Box 756180 research procedures and chair in the proposed subject service. 907.474.7620
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6180 techniques in 1 or more of the area. ffsds@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/gradsch/students/ resources fields. The non-thesis Admissions Deadlines:
prospective/peacecorps.html option is designed for those No deadlines.
planning a management career Admissions Cycle: Continuous
involving largely non-research
responsibilities.

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University of California - Agronomy and Horticulture–MS Students may pursue the MI 3.0 GPA; GRE; statement of Students can earn 9 unit of Prof. Paul Marcotte
Davis International Agricultural program in the areas of purpose; and letters of credit for a project report based 530.297.4650
University Outreach and Development–MS International Agricultural recommendation are required. on their Peace Corps service, plmarcotte@ucdavis.edu
International Programs Plant Biology–MS Development (IAD), Horticulture Admissions Deadlines: and 1 unit of credit for seminar
One Shields Avenue Preventive Veterinary Medicine– and Agronomy, Plant Biology, January 15 for IAD and Soil participation. The University will
Davis, CA 95616-8571 MPVM Soil and Biogeochemistry, or Biogeochemistry. waive registration fees for
http://caes.ucdavis.edu/IntProg/ Soil and Biogeochemistry–MS Preventive Veterinary Medicine. April 1 for Horticulture and students while in service.
EduOpp/PeaceCorps/Default.ht Students must complete 46 to Agronomy and Preventive Additionally, 2 half-time, paid
m 58 units of academic study. Veterinary Medicine. graduate teaching assistantship
Upon completion of their December 15 for Plant Biology. positions will be available on a
service, participants will return Admissions Cycle: None competitive basis each quarter
to campus to complete a project for returning MI students.
report based on their
assignment and any additional
degree requirements.
University of Cincinnati Community Planning–MCP The program is designed with 1 Application form; official The Peace Corps assignment Prof. Johanna W. Looye
School of Planning initial year of study followed by transcripts; GRE; 3 letters of satisfies the summer MCP 513.556.0216
College of Design, Architecture, a 27-month assignment and a recommendation. internship requirement and johanna.looye@uc.edu
Art, and Planning final year in Cincinnati. During Admissions Deadlines: gives the student an opportunity
P.O. Box 210016 the first year of study, students March 1 for financial assistance. to develop a master's thesis
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0016 complete core courses and Admissions Cycle: None based on a Peace Corps
http://www.daap.uc.edu/plannin specialization courses. Upon project. Peace Corps
g/peacecorps/international return, the students finish the experience may count toward
rest of their credit requirements elective requirements for the
along with a policy course MCP degree. Incoming
related to international students are eligible for financial
development planning. assistance in the form of tuition
reduction/waivers and Graduate
Assistantships with the School
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University of Colorado - Environmental Science–MS Students will complete one year Students must meet the 3-6 credits for Peace Corps Prof. John Wyckoff
Denver of fulltime study completing admissions requirements for the service can be earned 303.556.2590
Department of Geography & approximately one half of the University and the requirements depending on the program John.Wyckoff@cudenver.edu
Environmental Sciences course work required for the established by the Peace Corps pursued. Program participants
Campus Box 172 degree. Participants will then for Volunteer service. are eligible for all applicable
P.O. Box 173364 begin their Peace Corps service Admissions Deadlines: funding sources.
Denver, CO 80217-3364 during which they will complete April 1st for Fall
http://thunder1.cudenver.edu/cl 3 or 6 semester hours of either October 1st for Spring
as/ges/MSESpeacecorps.Html Independent Study or Thesis Admissions Cycle: Twice a
Research. Students will return year.
to campus to complete the
remainder of their courses and
defend their thesis if they are
enrolled in the thesis plan.
University of Denver International Administration–MA Through this 90 credit hour GRE; 3 letters of Students receive an 18 credit Ms. Susan Rivera
Joseph Korbel School of program, MI students complete recommendation; statement of hour tuition waiver (equivalent 303.871.2534
International Studies (With concentrations in 72 credit hours of course work purpose; 2 official transcripts; to $20,952 for the 2007-08 susan.rivera@du.edu
2201 South Gaylord Street Development, Global Political within 4-5 quarters, (averaging resume or Curriculum Vitae. academic year), a waiver for the
Denver, CO 80208 Economy, and Policy Analysis) 18 credits/quarter). Areas of Admissions Deadlines: foreign language proficiency
www.du.edu/gsis/degrees/peac specialization include: October 15th for Winter quarter requirement and the program
e_corps_admin.html International Development, January 15th for Fall and internship requirement. There
International Political Economy, Summer are also opportunities for merit-
Conflict Resolution, or Policy Admissions Cycle: Rolling based departmental
Analysis. The full degree scholarships.
requirements can be found at
our website.

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University of Georgia - Agricultural Economics–MAE,MS Candidates will be required to BA; GRE; and departmental One MI assistantship per year is Prof. Edward T. Kanemasu
Athens Agricultural Engineering–MS complete 30 to 36 semester approval for admission. available to be awarded on a 706.542.0812
Office of Global Programs Agricultural Leadership–MAL credits, depending on whether Admissions Deadlines: competitive basis. Upon ekanema@uga.edu
216 Hoke Smith Building Agronomy–MS they choose to pursue a thesis May 1 for letter of interest to the returning, first year
Athens, GA 30602-4356 Animal Sciences–MS or non-thesis option. Upon their Office of Global Programs. assistantship recipients are
www.global.uga.edu/students/P Animal and Dairy Science– return from assignments, July 1 deadline for Graduate eligible for a waiver of the out-
eaceCorp.html MADS students will integrate their field School file completion. of-state fee. Service may count
Biological Engineering–MS experience with their academic Admissions Cycle: Once per toward semester credits as
Crop and Soil Science–MCSS studies by completing a thesis year. determined by the major
Dairy Science–MS or other significant report. professor.
Entomology–MS
Environmental Economics–MS
Food Science–MS
Food Technology–MFT
Horticulture–MS
Plant Pathology–MS
Plant Protection and Pest
Management–MPPPM
Poultry Science–MS
University of Illinois at Public Health–MPH Course requirements vary BA, master’s or doctoral degree Up to 5 credits may be earned Dr. Babette Neuberger
Chicago among divisions and range from in relevant area preferred; 3.0 for field service. Six basic types 312.996.5381
School of Public Health 42 to 56 semester credit hours, GPA; GRE; a written statement of financial aid are available: bjn@uic.edu
1603 West Taylor Street which includes the following six of purpose assistantships, traineeships,
Chicago, IL 60612 components: Admissions Deadlines: fellowships, tuition and fee
st
http://www.uic.edu/sph 1) School-wide MPH course February 1 waivers, loans, and
requirements Admissions Cycle: employment.
2) Division-specific course Once per year
requirements
3) Electives
4) Field experience
5) Capstone requirement
6) Ethics Training
University of Illinois at Urban Planning & Policy–MUPP Minimum 60 hours of required Admissions Deadlines: Up to 4 credits may be earned Ms. Ann Barnds
Chicago courses; Degree program will January 1 (for financial aid for field experience. 312.996.2165
College Urban Planning & consist of 5 semesters of consideration), March 15. abarnd1@uic.edu
Public Affairs academic study. October 15 for Spring.
412 S. Peoria Admissions Cycle:
CUPPA 225, MC348 Rolling, Fall and Spring only
Chicago, IL 60607
(website)

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University of Maryland - ESOL/Bilingual Education–MA 36 hours of required courses BA; 3.0 GPA; 3 letters of Up to 6 credits may be earned Prof. John Nelson
Baltimore County and electives in second recommendation; GRE; a for field experience. Students 410.455.2379
Department of Education language acquisition; written statement of purpose; may request tuition waiver for jnelson@umbc.edu
ESOL/Bilingual Education intercultural communication; and copies of official transcripts. these credits.
Program bilingualism; the structure of Admissions Deadlines:
1000 Hilltop Circle English; research design; and a Applications are accepted
Baltimore, MD 21250 number of courses on throughout the year. Students
www.umbc.edu/esol/peacecorp methodology of teaching or may be admitted into the
s.html testing English for speakers of program in the Fall, Spring, or
other languages. Students may Summer.
choose to write a thesis or Admissions Cycle: Rolling
complete and present a final
project.
University of Maryland - Sustainable Development and Program provides graduate BS degree and undergraduate Up to 6 units of credit will be Prof. David Inouye
College Park Conservation Biology–MS training in Conservation training in one of the areas of awarded for Peace Corps 301.405.7409
Department of Biology Biology. Objectives are: 1) ecology, economics service. Potential financial consoffice@umd.edu
1201 Biology-Psychology provide broad, multidisciplinary (microeconomics), or policy; support in the form of half-time
Building training in the core areas of official transcripts; 3 letters of teaching assistantships with
College Park, MD 20742 biological conservation, recommendation; statement of tuition remission, in-state tuition
http://www.umd.edu/CONS resource economics and policy goals and objectives for classification, a stipend, and
analysis, and 2) explicitly link pursuing a graduate degree in access to state-subsidized
the conflicting topics of sound CONS; a statement of health insurance.
conservation of natural experiences that helped to
resources with sustainable prepare one for graduate work
development to meet human in CONS; resume/CV; GRE
needs. results.
Admissions Deadlines:
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University of Minnesota - Forest Resources–MS The program requires 30 3.0 GPA; BS in natural Between 4 and 10 credits are Ms. Jennifer Welsh
Minneapolis/Saint Paul Biology Ecology, Conservation, graduate credits. Participants resources or a related degree; awarded for Peace Corps 612.624.7683
Natural Resources Science & Mgt.–MS spend 2 semesters on campus GRE scores; official transcripts; service; tuition fellowships and jwelsh@umn.edu
Mgmt. Graduate Program Hydrology/Watershed prior to service and take a full and letters of recommendation. partial grants are available on a
College of Food, Agriculture & Management – MS course load of 6-14 credits per Admissions Deadlines: competitive basis.
Natural Resource Sciences Assessment, Monitory & semester. After completion of June 15 for Fall
1420 Eckles Avenue Geospatial Analysis–MS the assignment, students will October 15 for Spring
St. Paul, MN 55108 Economics, Policy, Mgt. & return to the University for a March 15 for Summer
http://www.nrsm.umn.edu/abou Society–MS semester to complete the Admissions Cycle: Rolling
t/peacecorps.html Forest Products–MS degree requirements.
Paper Science/Engineering–MS
Recreation Research, Tourism &
Environment Education–MS
Wildlife Ecology & Mgt.–MS
University of Montana Resource Conservation Students may pursue either the 3.0 GPA; 550 verbal and Up to 5 research credits are Prof. Stephen Siebert
College of Forestry and (International Conservation and thesis (30 credits) or quantitative GRE scores; 3 granted for Peace Corps 406.243.4661
Conservation Development)–MS professional paper (36 credits) letters of recommendation; service; financial assistance steve.siebert@cfc.umt.edu
University of Montana option and reside on campus for statement of purpose. may be provided.
Missoula, MT 59812 2 semesters of coursework prior Admissions Deadlines:
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/academ to service and 1 semester after. January for following Fall
ics/PeaceCorpsMasters/ The program includes admission.
completion of a core curriculum Admissions Cycle: Commence
(14 credits) and additional Fall only.
coursework in a specific area of
interest.
University of Montana Intercultural Youth and Family Requirements include a University specific personal Students earn 1-4 credit hours Dr. Nancy Seldin
Intercultural Youth & Family Development–MA summer orientation (usually in statement; resume or vita; 3.0 for Peace Corps service, which 406.243.4863
Development August, before the start of the GPA; GRE; volunteer or paid satisfies the internship nancy.seldin@mso.umt.edu
Schreiber, Room 203 Fall semester), 1 year of full- experiences in the area of requirement. Portfolio, thesis or
32 Campus Drive, #0503 time on-campus instruction, and human services; and in-person professional project may be
Missoula, MT 59812-0503 a 1-2 year internship in an or telephone interview. Check based on the Peace Corps
http://www.soc.umt.edu/edldc/I applied setting. This is an University for undergraduate assignment and experience.
YFD interdisciplinary program based pre-requisite courses. Students are eligible for
on a cohort learning model, Admissions Deadlines: Teaching Assistantships as
emphasizing applied skills and February 15th available.
intercultural understanding. Admissions Cycle:
Applications reviewed after
February 15th deadline.

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University of Nevada, Las Creative Writing–MFA Students must complete a GPA 2.75; verbal GRE scores Peace Corps service will count Dr. Donald Revell
Vegas minimum of 42 semester units. of 50%. Submit a manuscript of for 1 semester overseas 702.895.3471
Department of English A critical essay and translation 30 pages of their own fiction, or requirement (a reduction of 6 Donald.Revell@unlv.edu
4505 MD Parkway are also required. Program a similar amount of poetry. hours); also, the normal
Mailstop 5011 participants will serve as TEFL Admissions Deadlines: academic requirements for the
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5011 Volunteers and will be placed in February 15 Master of Fine Arts in Creative
http://english.unlv.edu/mfa_pro Secondary Education Admissions Cycle: Once per Writing will be reduced by 2
gram_international_emphasis.h assignments. However, year. classes for participants.
tml participants with additional Graduate assistantships are
teaching experience may be available on a competitive
placed as University English basis.
Teachers or English Teacher
Trainers.
University of Pittsburgh Public Health–MPH Students will complete an BS, BA, or Graduate degree (or During the first two terms of Ms. April Carman
Graduate School of Public academic year, from August the foreign equivalent of) from study, MI students are eligible 412.383.7591
Health through April, during which they an accredited institution or to compete for any school, pcmi@pitt.edu
230 Parran Hall will take a sequence of required experience or a combination of department or university
130 Desoto Street courses to provide them with these in a discipline relevant to scholarships or financial aid.
Pittsburgh, PA 15261 the critical competencies public health; Undergraduate There are a limited number of
www.publichealth.pitt.edu/pcmi necessary for a Peace Corps GPA of at least 3.0; GRE from scholarships available for MI
Volunteer assignment in public within the past five years. students upon return from the
health. At the end of their Students must apply to either Peace Corps to help offset the
second semester, MI students the Department of Behavioral costs of tuition during the final
will depart for Peace Corps and Community Health two terms at GSPH. Up to 6
service. After completion of Sciences or the Department of credit hours can be earned for
service, students will return to Infectious Diseases and Peace Corps service: 3 for the
GSPH to complete a final year Microbiology. practicum requirement and 3 for
of study and write their thesis. Admissions Deadlines: the thesis or master’s essay
All GSPH academic programs Early January, each year requirement.
and certificates are described in Admissions Cycle: Admission
detail on website. only in fall term.

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University of the Pacific Business Administration–MBA The university offers an Bachelor's degree in any field; MI students can apply their Mr. Christopher Lozano
Eberhardt School of Business accelerated 18-month MBA GMAT scores; applications are Peace Corps service towards 209.946.2629
Student Recruitment and curriculum. The 18-month considered on the basis of the completion of the degree clozano@pacific.edu
Admissions program requires 51.5 semester GPA, GMAT, work experience program's internship
3601 Pacific Ave. units. Students spend 2 (where applicable), and requirement. Students are Ms. Cynthia Eakin
Stockton, CA 95211 semesters on campus and required interviews. forgiven 1/3 of their tuition costs 209.946.3913
www.pacific.edu/esb/ba/peace- complete an overseas study Admissions Deadlines: through a graduate ceakin@pacific.edu
corps-and-masters-degree.html course before service and March 1 for Fall entrance only. assistantship for studies
return for a final semester to January 15 for priority deadline completed after returning from
complete their course work (It is recommended that Peace Corps service. Other
upon completion of Peace students applying for financial financial aid is awarded on a
Corps service. aid submit their application by competitive merit-basis.
this date.)
Admissions Cycle: Fall Only
University of the Pacific Intercultural Relations–MA Students will complete 2 of the Online application for MI students can apply their Ms. Katrina Jaggears
Intercultural Relations Program 3 required 2-week limited admissions; $50 application fee; service toward completion of 209.946.2836
School of International Studies residency semesters of core 3 letters of recommendation; the MAIR program's elective kjaggears@pacific.edu
3601 Pacific Avenue coursework before service. transcripts; BA or BS degree; unit requirement, up to the
Stockton, CA 95211 Students will also have elective answers to application essay maximum of 8 elective units.
http://sis.pacific.edu/mair/peace units which are to be completed questions; and completed Students are not charged tuition
-corps-and-masters-degree.htm during the overseas Intercultural Development for these units until their return
assignment. Upon return, the Inventory. Check with university from Peace Corps service.
student will reflect on reentry program for more detailed
issues, and will complete the requirements.
final set of core coursework, Admissions Deadlines:
thesis research, and the thesis. October 1 for Spring (Priority)
March 1 for Summer

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University of South Carolina- International Business Unique international business Submit complete application; Student earn academic credit Ms. Reena Lichtenfeld
Columbia Administration–IMBA core curriculum, parallel transcripts; two letters of for their Peace Corps service. 803.777.6749
Moore School of Business curriculum in Office of Career recommendation; GMAT, rlichten@moore.sc.edu
1705 College Street Management with personal and essays; resume; statement of
Columbia, SC 29208 professional development career objectives; application
http://mooreschool.sc.edu/moor complimenting teamwork and fee $100.
e/imba/prospective/IMBA_and_ leadership skill enhancement. Admissions Deadlines:
Peace_Corps.html Elective coursework in area of Rolling; Round 1- November 15;
concentration including, but not Round 2- February 15
limited to: marketing, economic Admissions Cycle:
development, finance, Once per year
operations and supply chain
management, management,
human resources, and more.
Details about the IMBA program
on website.
University of South Florida Civil Engineering–MS These degrees requires two GRE score is required. Non- Six credit research thesis; Some Dr. James Mihelcic
College of Engineering Environmental Engineering–MS semesters of course work engineering degree applicants financial aid in the form of 813.974.9896
4202 East Fowler Ave., Engineering Science– totaling 24 semester units of are welcome. An ABET- research and teaching positions jm41@eng.usf.edu
ENB 118 Environmental Engineering–MS academic study prior to Peace accredited bachelor's degree in is available on a competitive
Tampa, FL 33620 Corps service and a 6 credit engineering is required for the basis. In-state tuition is available
http://cee.eng.usf.edu/peacecor research thesis. To prepare for MS Civil Engineering and MS to students who are residents of
ps/ their Peace Corps assignment, Environmental Engineering. Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware,
students take 9 credits of This degree does not require a Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
coursework in appropriate first degree in engineering. Louisiana, Maryland,
sustainable technology, global Admissions Deadlines: No Mississippi, Oklahoma, North
public health, and applied specific deadline Carolina, South Carolina,
anthropology. Students also Admissions Cycle: Typically Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and
have 15 credits of electives for Fall, Rolling West Virginia.
their particular area of interest.
A Graduate Certificate in
“Water, Health, and
Sustainability” can be easily
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University of South Florida Public Health–MPH Students will be prepared to BA; GRE, MCAT, LSAT; 3.0 A tuition waiver is given for 9 Ms. Barbara Kennedy
College of Public Health understand socio-cultural, GPA; 2 letters of credits. 6 credits for the 813.974.1092
13201 Bruce B. Downs political and economic recommendation, a goal overseas field experience and 3 bkennedy@health.usf.edu
Boulevard MDC 56 determinants of health at the statement, resume, and must credits for the special project.
Tampa, FL 33612-3805 global level; understand factors be computer literate. Students may specialize or
http://health.usf.edu/publichealt that contribute to the incidence Prerequisite courses may be concurrently earn a Graduate
h/homepage.html of infectious disease; apply needed. Certificate in a global health
culturally appropriate Admissions Deadlines: related topic.
technology, interventions and June 1 for Fall
ethical considerations; and October 15 for Spring
propose methodologies for March 1 for Summer
evaluating public health Admissions Cycle:
programs and interventions. Fall, Spring, Summer
University of Virginia Teaching–MAT PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENT Admissions Deadlines: Dr. Rebekah Kneedler
Curry School of Education Education–MEd Admissions Cycle: 434.924.6749
Ruffner Hall rdk@virginia.edu
POB 400261
Charlottesville, VA 22904
(website)
University of Washington Forestry–MS Program consists of 4 academic Check with University for 5 credits are earned for service; Prof. Ivan Eastin
College of Forest Resources quarters. The first year of study graduate school admission eligibility for all applicable 206.543.1918
Box 352100 must be completed prior to requirements. funding sources. eastin@u.washington.edu
Seattle, WA 98195 service. During their service, Admissions Deadlines:
www.cfr.washington.edu/Acad/ students remain in regular January 15 for Fall quarter
grad/PCMI/index.Htm communication with their faculty September 1 for Winter quarter
advisor regarding their research November 1 for Spring quarter
project. Upon completion, January 15 for Summer quarter
students return for a final Admissions Cycle:
quarter to complete their 4 times a year
coursework, prepare their
professional paper, and help to
mentor the incoming class.

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University of Washington Public Health–MPH Students complete a 63-credit Check specific admission Tuition and fees will be reduced Ms. Krishna Richardson
Department of Global Health program that includes a requirements for the MPH- to a nominal fee for practicum 206.685.1292
School of Public Health and required core curriculum of PCMI track in the Department of and thesis development credits Krishna7@u.washington.edu
Community Medicine MPH coursework; departmental Global Health at the University that will be fulfilled by the Peace
Box 357660 requirements within the of Washington School of Public Corps experience. Up to 6
1959 NE Pacific Street, H-660 Department of Global Health; a Health and Community credits can be earned for Peace
Seattle, WA 98195-7660 public health practicum; global Medicine. Corps service.
http://depts.washington.edu/de health coursework; and a thesis Admissions Deadlines:
ptgh/programs/mph/peacecorp on a topic relating to health in December 15
s.html developing countries. Admissions Cycle:
Once per year.
University of Washington Public Administration–MPA MI students focus on NGO 3.0 GPA; GRE; strong verbal The University of Washington Ms. Alix Furness
Evans School of Public Affairs development and management and analytical skills; will waive 9 credits of required 206.616.1618
Box 353055 during their first year of study, demonstrated interest in and coursework for PCMI evansrec@u.washington.edu
Seattle, WA 98195 serve in the Peace Corps, then commitment to public service. participants.
http://evans.washington.edu/de return for a quarter to complete Admissions Deadlines:
gree/pcmi/ any additional coursework and January 15
a Degree Project based on their Admissions Cycle:
service. Students will earn a Once per year.
minimum of 51 credit hours.
University of Wisconsin - Agronomy–MS Students will typically spend 2 BA; 3.0 GPA; 3 letters of Students receive 1 to 9 credits Prof. Josh Posner
Madison to 3 semesters on campus recommendation; official for a paper based on their 608.262.0876
Department of Agronomy before service, depending on transcripts, and GRE. service. In some cases, the jlposner@wisc.edu
Room 566 Horticulture, Moore the program. Students will Admissions Deadlines: service will fulfill a thesis or
Hall return to campus following No deadlines. internship requirement. MI
Madison, WI 53706 service to complete any Admissions Cycle: students are eligible for all
www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroa additional coursework and a Three times a year. forms of financial assistance
d/peace-corps/ paper based on their service. available to graduate students
in the CALS departments.
University of Wisconsin - Animal Sciences–MS Students will typically spend 2 Official transcripts; GRE scores; Students receive 1 to 9 credits Prof. David Thomas
Madison semesters on campus before statement of purpose; and 3 for a paper based on their 608.263.4306
Dept. of Animal Sciences service, depending on the letters of reference. Peace Corps service. MI dlthomas@wisc.edu
1675 Observatory Dr. program. Students will return to Admissions Deadlines: students are eligible for all
Madison, WI 53706 campus following service for 1 No deadlines. forms of financial assistance
www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroa semester to complete any Admissions Cycle: available to graduate students
d/peace-corps/ additional coursework and a Three times a year. in the CALS departments.
paper based on their service.

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University of Wisconsin - Forest Ecology and A minimum of 24 credit hours is GRE; 3 letters of reference; Students receive 6 credits for a Prof. Jeff Stier
Madison Management–MS required for the degree. personal statement; official paper based on their service. MI 608.262.9975
Dept. of Forest Ecology and Students typically spend 2 transcripts; and a BA in forestry students are eligible for all jcstier@facstaff.wisc.edu
Management semesters on campus before or a related field. forms of financial assistance
1630 Linden Dr. service. Students will return to Admissions Deadlines: available to graduate students
Madison, WI 53706 campus following service to No deadlines. in the CALS departments.
www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroa complete any additional Admissions Cycle: Rolling
d/peace-corps/ coursework and a paper based
on their service.
University of Wisconsin - Horticulture–MS Students will typically spend 2 Fundamental courses in the Students receive 1 to 9 credits Prof. Dennis Stimart
Madison to 3 semesters on campus plant sciences such as botany, for a paper based on their 608.262.1490
Department of Horticulture before service. Students will bacteriology, genetics, and service. In some cases, Peace dstimart@facstaff.wisc.edu
1575 Linden Dr. return to campus following physiology, as well as courses Corps service will fulfill a thesis
Madison, WI 53706 service to complete any in general, organic, quantitative or internship requirement. MI
www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroa additional coursework and a chemistry, physics, students are eligible for all
d/peace-corps/ paper based on their service. mathematics, and biochemistry; forms of financial assistance
and 3.0 GPA available to graduate students
Admissions Deadlines: in the CALS departments.
No deadlines.
Admissions Cycle:
Three times a year.
University of Wisconsin – Life Sciences Communication– The department specializes in Application form; official Students receive 1 to 9 credits Prof. Albert Gunther
Madison MS information programs focusing transcripts of all undergraduate for a paper based on their 608.262.1506
Department of Life Sciences on environmental education, and graduate work; GRE service. In some cases, service agunther@wisc.edu
Communication public health, community scores; statement of purpose; will fulfill a thesis or internship
440 Henry Mall development and other science and three letters of reference requirement. MI students are
Madison, WI 53706 and agricultural areas. Students Admissions Deadlines: eligible for all forms of financial
www.lsc.wisc.edu/ will typically spend 2 to 3 July 1 for Fall assistance available to graduate
semesters on campus before October 1 for Spring students in the CALS
service. Following service April 1 for Summer departments.
students return to complete any Admissions Cycle:
additional coursework and a Three times a year.
paper based on their service.
University of Wisconsin - Urban and Regional Planning– The University of Wisconsin- Official transcripts; GRE; Students receive 6 credits for a Prof. David Marcouiller
Madison MS Madison offers a Master of statement of purpose; and 3 paper based on their service. MI 608.262.2998
Department of Urban and Science in Urban and Regional letters of reference students are eligible for all dwmarcou@wisc.edu
Regional Planning Planning. Students will return to Admissions Deadlines: forms of financial assistance
106 Old Music Hall campus following Peace Corps March 15 for Fall available to graduate students
Madison, WI 53706 service to complete their paper October 15 for Spring in the CALS departments.
www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroa and any additional coursework. Admissions Cycle:
d/peace-corps/ Twice per year.

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University of Wisconsin - Natural Resources–MS Students earn an MS in Natural Admissions requirements differ Students receive up to 6 credit Ms. Bobbi Kubish
Stevens Point Resources with an emphasis in among advisors. Students hours for service; occasional 715.346.3831
College of Natural Resources, one of the following areas: receive names of potential part- or full-time scholarships or Bobbi.Kubish@uwsp.edu
Room 192 Forestry; Resource advisors and should submit an assistantships are available for
800 Reserve Street Management (Environmental official transcript; a resume; MI students on a competitive
Stevens Point, WI 54481 Education/Interpretation, Land GRE; and an expression of basis.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/intern Use Planning); Wildlife Ecology; interest in thesis or non-thesis
ational/mip.aspx Water Resources, and Soil or option.
Waste Resources. The program Admissions Deadlines:
combines a minimum of 1 year March 1 for Fall
of advanced training in these November 1 for Spring
subjects prior, with 2 Admissions Cycle:
subsequent years of service Twice per year.
followed by a final semester on
campus. A thesis will be the
final requirement for the thesis
option; the non-thesis option
requires one or more projects
such as management plans,
journal, seminar(s),
publication(s) or other
measurable evaluation(s).
University of Wyoming International Studies–MA Before beginning PC service, BA; 3.0 GPA; composite score Out-of-state students are Ms. Jeanette Reisenburg
International Studies students acquire 24 credit hours of 900 on the Verbal & granted a tuition reduction to 307.766.3415
Ross Hall 405 of directed coursework, Quantitative sections of the 1.5 x the in-state tuition rate; Jeanette@uwyo.edu
1000 E. University Ave. focusing on Environmental & GRE; 3 letters of students can earn up to 6 credit
Laramie, WY 82071 Natural Resources, NGO recommendation; a Statement hours and waiver of tuition and
http://www.uwyo.edu/intstudy/G Administration, Public Health, or of Interest for graduate study foreign language requirements
raduate/MIPC/ Agriculture. Upon completion of and career; and any other for Peace Corps service.
PC service, students complete requirements for International Graduate assistantships,
final graduation requirements, admission. including tuition waiver and
including the defense of a Admissions Deadlines: monthly stipend may be
written thesis based on PC February 1 for Fall available in accordance with
Volunteer experience Admissions Cycle: Fall only Federal guidelines.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute Urban and Regional Planning– Before beginning assignments, BA; 3 letters of Students can earn up to 12 Dr. Max Stephenson, Jr.
and State University MURP student participants will be recommendation; official academic credits. MIP students 540.231.7340
Urban Affairs and Planning Public and International Affairs– expected to have made transcripts; and GRE scores are eligible to receive financial mstephen@vt.edu
215 Architecture Annex MPIA satisfactory progress toward Admissions Deadlines: Rolling support through graduate (MURP)
Blacksburg, VA 24061 their degree. The students' Admissions Cycle: None assistantships awarded on a
www.uap.vt.edu/academics/mip service may provide a competitive basis in their first Ms. Wilma Dunaway
.htm foundation for a thesis or major year. Graduate assistantships wdunaway@vt.edu
paper as determined by are usually restored to eligible (MPIA)
students and their faculty MI Volunteers after their return
advisors. Students are required from the field.
to submit quarterly reports, for
which academic credit may be
received.
Washington State University Environmental Anthropology–MA Students must complete a year Admission requires 3 to 6 credits are granted for Prof. Marsha Quinlan
Graduate School of graduate course work prior to departmental acceptance; 3.0 Peace Corps service; no 509.335-5405
P.O. Box 641030 their service. In most cases, GPA; GRE are mandatory. guaranteed financial aid, mquinlan@wsu.edu
Pullman, WA 99164-1030 students will return for a Admissions Deadlines: although some fellowships and
www.gradsch.wsu.edu/future- semester after service to write January 10 for Fall assistantships may be available
students/academics/peacecorp their thesis or project report. Admissions Cycle: on a competitive basis. MI
s.html The department offers a thesis Once a year. students who are not on an
or non-thesis option. Students assistantship receive a waiver
must discuss their interests and of nonresident tuition (they pay
plans with the graduate advisor current resident tuition rates).
before applying.
Western Michigan University Development Administration– Core classes employ the case BA preferably in the social Students complete 30 credit Prof. Paul Clements
Department of Political Science MDA study method to build skills in sciences and/or political hours on campus, plus 6 for a 269.387.5680
1902 West Michigan Avenue program and project analysis. science; 3.0 GPA; some field paper during service, Paul.Clements@wmich.edu
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5012 MI students analyze a statistics and/or economics; compared to 42 credit hours in
http://www.wmich.edu/politics/g development program or project transcript; 3 letters of the standard MDA program.
rad/mda.peacecorps.html in their country of volunteer recommendation, and one-page Tuition for the 6 credit hours for
service. statement of interest. the field paper is paid by WMU
Admissions Deadlines: Study Abroad Tuition Fund
No specific deadline. (students pay a modest
Admissions Cycle: Rolling continuing enrollment fee).

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