Post date: Aug 5, 2011 6:15:47 AM
(From http://www.sit.edu/graduate/madc-overview.cfm - the students didn't get an official memo)
Develop cutting-edge global skills and knowledge through hands-on learning with some of the most innovative development organizations in the world.
Graduate in just 12 months with the expertise and experience you need to make significant contributions in the development field.
Study in Washington, DC and work in the field of international development with World Learning's International Development and Exchange Programs and other development NGOs.
Graduates will be prepared for positions such as program director; program manager; capacity building specialist; monitoring and evaluation officer; policy analyst; advocate, outreach, and education officer; and coordinator of partnerships, networks, and alliances.
SIT Graduate Institute has been preparing international development professionals for 45 years and, as the higher education institution of World Learning—a leading international development organization - it offers students unique opportunities and resources. The World Learning/SIT global network of professional and academic contacts and ongoing development projects helps students advance their career by building connections worldwide.
Learn more about the program, including specific course offerings and class schedule, faculty, and professional practicum period.
12 Months, Three Semesters, 40 Credits
Semester: Washington, DC (16 credits)
Coursework combines facilitated discussions, simulations, and other methods of experiential learning through which students acquire theoretical knowledge and professional competencies essential for their career development.
Semester: Professional Practicum and Research (9 credits)
A full-time placement within a relevant development organization involves completion of a professional project identified as a priority by the sponsoring organization. Placement organizations may include World Learning and its partners, other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and development agencies.
Semester: Washington, DC (15 credits)
Additional coursework, research, and writing allow students to deepen and integrate their knowledge and skills, culminating in a capstone paper and seminar.
The capstone seminar lasts one week and provides an environment in which students demonstrate, assess, and synthesize learning.