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Community and Economic Development
Graduate Education at Penn State

 

How to Apply for the Master of Professional Studies

To apply for the MPS in Community and Economic Development you will need to complete the online application form here: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/MasterinCommunityandEconomicDevelopment.shtml

The information you will need to provide includes

      *     A statement of purpose that includes your background and interests, why you
            are interested in the MPS in CEDEV and your goals in taking the program 

*    Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your professional, educational or volunteer activities

*    GRE scores will be considered if submitted or TOEFL scores, if applicable

*    Official transcripts from your undergraduate degree and/or other graduate coursework (mail to CEDEV Graduate Program
305 Armsby Building
University Park, PA  16802

*    Application fee of $65

Letters of Recommendation may be attached to the electronic form or may be sent to:

 

Natalie Novak

CEDEV Graduate Program

305 Armsby Building

University Park, PA 16802

 

Phone: 814-863-5884

Fax:  814-865-3746

 

Application Deadlines
Although we will accept and review applications for the MPS throughout the year the following guidelines are provided.

  • Spring Semester: October 15

  • Fall Semester: June 15

How to Apply for the Postbaccalaureate Certificate

 

NOTE: There is a $30 application fee for the Postbaccalaureate Certificate. The application process is a two (2) step process. The first step is completing the World Campus application and the second step is completing the Penn State Graduate School Application.

 

We accept and applications for the Postbaccalaureate Certificate throughout the year. There are no application deadlines for the Postbaccalaureate Certificate.

 

To apply for the Community and Economic Development Postbaccalaureate Certificate you will need to complete the online application form here: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/CommunityandEconomicDevelopmentCertificate.shtml

If you have questions about the application process, please email CEDEVinfo@psu.edu or call Natalie Novak at 814-863-5884. If you have substantive questions about the program please contact the Community and Economic Development Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Diane McLaughlin at dkk@psu.edu, or phone 814-863-8626.


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For CEDEV information, email CEDEVInfo@psu.edu

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