ICED Admission Requirements

M.S. ICED - Summer Intensive Program (Manchester, NH)

M.S. ICED - S. East Asia (Manilla, Philippines)

SAIDI - OD (Manilla Philippines)

M.S. CED & ICED - Domestic Students

Community economic development practitioners who are working in CED or a related field must meet the following requirements:

• Must have two years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field. 

Application Deadlines

• 2008 - 2009 Summer Intensive Program Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
• 2008 - 2009 Short Intensive Program (Southeast Asia - Philippines) Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
• 2009 - 2010 Weekend International Community Economic Development Application Deadline: June 30, 2010

M.S. ICED
Summer Intensive Format - Manchester, NH Location (International Students only)

1. International student online application
2. Personal statement: Please prepare a two- to four-page typewritten personal statement which describes:    
   1. Community development as you would like to see it.
   2. Your work in community development.
   3. Your educational goals and professional objectives.
   4. Why you are interested in the program.
   5. Please sign and date your personal statement.

3. Transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have earned credits
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Professional resume
6. Evidence of English Proficiency (see below)

International students are required to complete an SNHU International Application, submit documents (translated into English) and proof of English profiency. All students whose primary language is not English must submit scores of 550 (600 preferred) on the paper (PBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language or IBT 80 (100), computer 213 (250). (View more about tests); SNHU’s TOEFL code number is 3649.

Medical Insurance
SNHU requires all students to be covered by medical and health insurance. FOREIGN STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE THE SNHU GROUP POLICY. THIS GROUP POLICY GIVES STUDENTS AN EXCELLENT RATE ($82.00 per month). Exceptions will be made only for students under government sponsorship where insurance is provided. The cost of the Medical Insurance is charged to your individual student account.

Medical and Health Issues
Medical costs in the US are very expensive as it is a private system. It is strongly recommended that you complete your necessary medical and dental work in your home country before you depart.

IMPORTANT- Students will not be allowed to register for classes unless SNHU’s Health Center has a completely filled out physical exam form and a recent chest x-ray taken within one month prior to arrival. Otherwise you will have to complete the physical exam and take the chest x-ray here at considerable expense to you. (approximate costs = $185.00 USD)

Your health form must show that you have been immunized against measles, mumps and rubella after the age of 12 before it will be accepted at the health center. If you do not have these immunizations, you will have to get them here at your own expense (approximate cost = $50.00).  Please obtain these immunizations before you leave and have them entered on your medical form or bring evidence from your doctor demonstrating you have received these specific immunizations.

SCEDencourages you to complete the Medical Form and send this prior to your arrival directly to Connie Harvey at c.harvey@snhu.edu This will expedite matters here in Manchester, NH once you arrive.

M.S. ICED
Southeast Asia Location - Philippines (Non-US or Non-Filipino students)
Submit the following:

1. International Student Online Application
2. Personal statement (See description above)
3. Transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have earned credits
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Professional resume
6. Evidence of English Proficiency (The TOEFL Requirement is intended for Non-US or Non-Filipino students who wish to enter the M.S. program) 

After completing the online application, the applicant will be contacted regarding your application status and all remaining documents must be sent to the Location Director:

Attn: SCED Southeast Asia-Philippines Center Director
C/O SAIDI
Tak Tak Drive
Antipolo City, 1870 AC
PO Box 267 Quezon City, Philippines
632. 658.9302
scedphilcenter@gmail.com  

SAIDI
Organization Development Program
The Masters of Arts Program by SAIDI is offered concurrently with SCED's MS Program. If a student wishes to pursue the MA in Organizational Development one must:

• Have direct access to decision-making in his/her organization
• Must have his/her organization to serve as a laboratory for their respective study
• Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Have an interest in human/organization systems or instructional development

Required SAIDI admissions documents:

1. SAIDI Application
2. Official transcripts with the official seal marked for "transfer"
3. Three letters of recommendation from an associate, superior or mentor
4. Interview ("face to face" or "virtual") - To be arranged after the applicaton documents have been assessed.

All Admissions documents must be sent directly to SAIDI's Dean at prosy.fuentes@gmail.com

To request additional documents please email SAIDI's Registrar at radlawan@gmail.com 

M.S. CED & M.S. ICED (Los Angeles, Manchester & Philippines)
U.S. Domestic Students

1. Completed M.S. Programs Application 
2. Personal Statement
3. Undergraduate Transcripts
4. Two Letters of Recommendation (Three if "waiver" candidate)
5. A $25 Application fee
6. Professional resume
7. Waiver Exam ("Waiver" candidates only)

Where to send 2008 - 2009 M.S. Admissions Documents

School of CED - M.S. Admissions
SNHU
2500 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03106

For additional copies of the following forms 

• CED M.S. recommendation form (PDF 134 kb)
• CED M.S. transcript request form (PDF 108 kb)