Our planet’s most pressing challenges don’t fit into neat categories that can be addressed in isolation — which is exactly why we invented our revolutionary transdisciplinary curriculum. At Clark, we form a passionate community characterized by creativity, bold thinking, and determination.
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IDCE’s graduate programs draw from nine research concentrations. Within your academic concentration, you will tackle projects that integrate domestic and international contexts and social and environmental issues.
IDCE also offers a major and minor in international development and social change (IDSC), and an accelerated B.A./master’s degree for Clark undergraduates who want to bring about positive change locally and globally.
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100% of IDCE students complete an internship, participate in fieldwork, or engage in research.
100% of IDCE students complete an internship, participate in fieldwork, or engage in research.
Clark created one of the first environmental studies programs in the US, and is home to the George Perkins Marsh Institute, a globally recognized research hub.
Clark created one of the first environmental studies programs in the US, and is home to the George Perkins Marsh Institute, a globally recognized research hub.
Our faculty leads the way in international development and feminist political ecology, as IDCE is among the earliest to offer degrees in development studies.
Our faculty leads the way in international development and feminist political ecology, as IDCE is among the earliest to offer degrees in development studies.
Clark Labs and the Graduate School of Geography make IDCE a part of one of the most influential centers of G.I.S. in the world today.
Clark Labs and the Graduate School of Geography make IDCE a part of one of the most influential centers of G.I.S. in the world today.
Work closely with governmental organizations and community groups to address challenges from youth violence to health disparities.
Work closely with governmental organizations and community groups to address challenges from youth violence to health disparities.
We share your passion for working on the big challenges, and have mobilized resources to support RPCVs and help them move forward with their lives and careers.
We share your passion for working on the big challenges, and have mobilized resources to support RPCVs and help them move forward with their lives and careers.
Make Yourself At Home
Clark boasts a vibrant and diverse student body, with students hailing from more than 50 countries. As a graduate student, you will be warmly welcomed by our close-knit community, and supported by the many resources and programs available to help international students acclimate to life in the US and on campus.
Dive into topics from stocks to diversity, inclusion to climate change
IDCE director delivers keynoted address at global climate conference
Grant supports work toward increased affordable housing
Collaborative effort reimagines education opportunities for city children
Course explores inequities, social change through lens of the pandemic
