Educational Benefits

University of Missouri - Columbia

peacecorpsfellows.missouri.edu/

Department: Rural Sociology
Degrees Awarded: Rural Sociology (MS)
Admissions Deadlines: November 15 for Winter Semester, February 15 for Fall Semester.
Admissions Cycle:
Program Start: August and January
Founded: May 2006

Benefits

Admitted Returned Peace Corps Volunteers may receive assistantships for Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. In addition, they will receive waivers for fees and tuition.

Description

Degree offered is a Master of Science in Rural Sociology with a thesis track and a professional (non-thesis) track in Community Development (Community Facilitation) or Policy Analysis. Ph.D. program prepares students for positions in academia or research either in the area of Community Studies of the area of the Sociology of Environment and Food. The Masters degree can be the first step to a Ph.D. or can train people for jobs in the areas of community development or data analysis. Practical experience with community organizations and state agencies is also a key component.

Requirements

Students should submit applications (Graduate School and Department), GRE score, transcripts, three letters of support or recommendation, and a statement of personal intellectual interests.

For inquiries about Fellows/USA, call 800.424.8580 x1440.

Last updated Mar 17 2009