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Application Information for Prospective Students
The IDCE department stresses a cross-disciplinary approach, drawing from the strength of the four main graduate programs. IDCE masters degrees offer opportunities for present or future development professionals to move from entry-level positions to career-track opportunities. Strong applicants for IDCE's four competitive graduate programs will often have one or more overseas, fieldwork, research, professional, and/or internship experience prior to applying. Each program requires a minimum of 12 course units as well as a final M.A. project, which is a culmination of the M.A. experience. Many students gain additional experience through an internship, overseas research project, or applied training during their studies.
Most students complete the degree requirements in 2 years as a full-time student. Students in the Geographic Information Science for Development and Environment program can complete the program in three semesters, although some prefer the two-year schedule. Exceptionally qualified students may complete the program in a 12-month intensive track. All tracks begin in mid-to-late August each fall.
The application deadline for 2010 is January 15, 2010. Please contact the IDCE Admissions Office if you have further questions after reviewing the requirements and guidelines online. In general, decision letters will be mailed the third week in March to admitted students. We look for your enrollment 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, a completed IDCE application that includes a personal statement, transcripts from all applicable undergraduate schools that you have attended, three references, a resume or CV, the signature page. Applicants from countries in which English is not their first language must also 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 considered for admission.)
Funding Assistance: Read about graduate school funding opportunities.
Strong Applicants:
IDCE programs seek students with a clear commitment to work in the fields of development and environment. Graduate
students generally focus their studies on sustainable resource management, globalization, conflict negotiation, displacement,
gender and development, vulnerability assessment, community institutions, grassroots participation, regional integration, or
geographic information systems. The Admissions Committee looks for a good academic record, excellent recommendations
from academic and professional sources, and two or three years of field experience. A candidate’s statement of purpose and
career intentions are also important.
IDCE’s network and reputation in the environmental and development field are important factors for employment. IDCE graduates hold responsible positions in environmental, development, and social service agencies, consultancies, businesses, and non-profits in the U.S. and abroad. Others pursue Ph.D., law degrees and Fulbright Fellowships. IDCE also maintains an extensive career database of available jobs and internships.
Application Checklist
- 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 (a statement of purpose - not to exceed 800 words - in regard to your career objectives and why you intend to pursue your graduate degree)
- Official Transcripts (if you're using another form (online or otherwise) please be sure to indicate on the form the IDCE Department name and program to which you are applying)
- Recommendations:
Ask three persons who are competent to judge your qualifications for graduate study to write recommendations on your behalf, using the Confidential Recommendation forms.
- 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.
Visiting IDCE
Please note that IDCE strongly encourages you to visit during one of our planned Info Sessions, Open House, or Visitor's Day. This is to ensure faculty and current student availability. If you cannot make one of these dates, please contact the Admissions Office and we will try to accommodate you.
Information Sessions
IDCE hosts info sessions. Guests are also invited to sample a class that day if classes are in session. Please contact idce@clarku.edu for more information.
IDCE Open House
IDCE hosted its annual Fall Open House on Friday, October 30, 2009. Thank you to all who attended.
IDCE Visitor's Day
IDCE will host its annual Spring Visitor's Day on Friday, March 26, 2010. Admitted students are encouraged to attend.
Directions
Click here for directions to the IDCE House, just off Clark University's main campus. Our address is 10 Hawthorne Street (though the mailing address is 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610).
Graduate School Fairs
IDCE hosted booths at Idealist Fairs during this past summer and fall:
We also made an appearance at the following West Coast Idealist Fairs:
Remember to view the Frequently Asked Questions about admission to the IDCE Graduate Programs. If you still have questions, contact us:
IDCE Graduate Admissions Office
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
Lisa O'Neill, Admissions Assistant: loneill@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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