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Application Information
The IDCE department stresses a cross-disciplinary approach linking geography, economics, government, history, anthropology, and the environmental sciences. IDCE masters degree programs offer opportunities for present or future development professionals to move from entry-level positions to career-track opportunities. Each program requires a minimum of 12 course units as well as a final project, research paper or critical review paper. Many students gain additional experience through an internship, overseas research project, or applied training.
Most students in the MA in Geographic Information Sciences for Development and Environment complete the program in three semesters, although some prefer a two-year schedule. Exceptionally qualified students may complete the program in a 12-month intensive track. All tracks begin in mid-to-late August.
The application deadline for fall admission to IDCE is January 15. Applications may be considered for any of the four programs after the deadline has passed. Please contact the Admissions Office for availability. In general, decision letters will be mailed the third week in March. We look for your decision in mid-April. Then, we welcome the IDCE class in late-August. Exact dates will change each year.
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements include a bachelor's degree, transcript, application with three references, and a statement of purpose in regard to your career objectives. Applicants from countries in which English is not the first language must submit original test scores from either 1) a TOEFL score of at least 575 (233 on the computer-based test) or 2) a 90 on the iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) or 3) a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS. Scores must be submitted with the application. All application materials must be submitted before January 15, for entrance the following August. (Only complete files are forwarded to the Graduate School for admission.) Decision letters will be mailed the third week in March.
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IDCE graduates work in careers in a variety of organizations and institutions worldwide. These include Oxfam-America, Catholic Relief Services, Department of Environmental Protection, the World Bank, UNDP, Inter-American Development Bank, World Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy, Heifer Project International, Associates of Rural Development, Conservation International, the UN World Food Program, CARE, Latino Health Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, several graduates have pursued Fulbright Fellowships overseas or Ph.D. degrees at US universities.
Requirements
- Application and $50 Application Fee (Please note: IDCE waives application fees for RPCVs and AmeriCorps alumni. Applicants must provide some form of verification of service at the time of the application. Contact IDCE_Application@clarku.edu for details.)
- Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts
- Three Academic Recommendations
- Resume (CV) suggested
- Application Signature Page
- Applicants from countries in which English is not the first language must submit either 1) a TOEFL score of at least 575 (233 on the computer-based test) or 2) a 90 on the iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) or 3) a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
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For more information, contact:
Admissions
International Development, Community, and Environment Department
Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1477 USA
Admissions Phone: 508-793-7205
Fax: 508-793-8820
Admissions email: idce@clarku.edu
Paula Hall, Admissions Coordinator: phall@clarku.edu
Constance Whitehead Hanks, Admissions Assistant: cwhiteheadhanks@clarku.edu
You may also want to visit:
Graduate Admissions www.clarku.edu/graduate
Undergraduate Admissions www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply
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