Peace Corps Master’s International Program
at Illinois State University

Program Description

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The Peace Corps Master’s International Program at Illinois State University (ISU) combines graduate school with Peace Corps service. Students may pursue the following master’s degrees:

• Applied Economics, Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence Sample Applied Economics Plan of Study (PDF)
• Political Science, Applied Community Development Sequence Sample Political Science Plan of Study (PDF)
• Sociology, Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence Sample Sociology Plan of Study (PDF)

Students begin Peace Corps service after one year of full-time coursework. Master’s International students then earn professional practice credit for their Peace Corps service. Students entering the Peace Corps will complete approximately 12 weeks of pre-service training. Upon successful completion of training, students will become Peace Corps Volunteers and begin a two-year tour of service in their country of assignment. All aspects of Peace Corps placements are determined solely by the Peace Corps.

To qualify, prospective students must meet ISU’s admissions requirements as well as the requirements established by the Peace Corps. Applicants should simultaneously apply to both the Master’s International Program at ISU and the Peace Corps. Although admission to ISU’s Master’s International Program does not guarantee acceptance into the Peace Corps, over 90% of Master’s International students nationally have been selected by the Peace Corps. Peace Corps recognizes that these students have the skills to meet the needs expressed by host countries.

Peace Corps Master’s International Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Peace Corps Master’s International Program