ICED Summer Intensive Program

Recognizing that many development practitioners cannot take extended leave from the communities in which they work, Southern New Hampshire University’s School of Community Economic Development offers a project-based format for its international master of science degree program.

The School of CED’s, fully accredited 13-month intensive master’s degree program requires that students spend only two seven week summer sessions in class in the United States; between summers they take courses online and carry out a project in their home communities. The flexible new program retains the school’s internationally recognized quality curriculum and is intended for development practitioners. An option for specialization in microenterprise and development is available.

2009 - 2010 Summer Intensive Program's summer sessions begins May 26, 2009. The application deadline is April 1, 2009.

Read a current student's blog here.
Brittany is a current SIP student who is participating in the Peace Corp's Master International Program!

International Programs Brochure (PDF 221 kb)

ICED Features

• Project-focused format for practitioners too busy to take extended leave from their jobs.
• Two, seven-week summer sessions of face-to-face classroom interaction on campus at SNHU with colleagues from around the globe. These sessions will offer the core courses for the degree requirement.
• Continuous on-line support as students carry out assignments and earn academic credit in their home communities between summer sessions.
• Classes offered during the annual Microenterprise & Development Institute at SNHU with opportunities to earn a masters degree with a specialization in microenterprise development.
• Fully accredited Masters of Science degree in Community Economic Development earned in 13 months from one of the field's leading institutions.
• A world-renowned faculty affiliated with major development organizations.