SIT Graduate Institute - Global Master of Arts in International Education

About this program

Become a leader in international education and gain a global perspective through hands-on experience across diverse cultures and educational systems in Spain, Morocco, and Nepal. Through SIT’s experiential learning approach and immersive study in these distinct regions, you will develop critical skills in intercultural communication, leadership, program design and evaluation, policy analysis, and research—competencies essential for today’s socially minded international educators. This program is ideal for emerging professionals seeking careers in international education, program design, policy, leadership, and global learning.

• Year partnership began: 2011
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): 5

Application requirements

SIT does not require the GRE. All students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree or an equivalent that demonstrates academic ability. Application requirements include:

• A completed online application
• Essays
• Resume
• Official transcripts
• Three references

Admissions process

• Complete SIT's online application and check the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows box
• Submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS)

Degrees awarded

Master of Arts in International Education (MA)

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $10,040

Cost savings details

As part of our standard partnership, SIT offers Coverdell Fellows a financial benefit of 35 percent off tuition for any of our Global Master’s degrees, in addition to an application fee waiver.

Internship

As part of the Coverdell Fellowship, fellows must complete a practicum of 150 to 300 hours in a high-need American community (as defined by SIT Graduate Institute). The practicum must relate to the student’s coursework and career goals and be for a minimum of six weeks. Practicums may be paid professional positions or unpaid internships. More information about the internship requirement can be found on SIT’s website on the Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program partnership page.

Other opportunities

SIT will waive the $50 application fee for all Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

Jobs for alumni

Through the social, academic, and professional network SIT provides, students have an easy and dynamic way to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about potential employers worldwide. SIT's alumni work at the government, nonprofit, and grassroots levels in the US and abroad. Students who have graduated with this degree work in careers such as the following, among others:

• Study Abroad Advisor
• Country Development Officer
• Exchange Program Manager
• International Programs Admissions
• US Embassy Education Specialist

Nontraditional options

Global Master’s Degrees

• Global MA in Climate Change & Global Sustainability
• Global MA in Diplomacy & International Relations
• Global MA in Humanitarian Assistance & Crisis Management
• Global MA in International Education
• Global MA in Sustainable Development Practice

Online Doctoral Degrees with International Residencies

• Doctorate in Global Education (EdD)
• Doctorate in International Relations (PhD)
• Doctorate in Sustainability (PhD)