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Master’s International Program 
“Preparing students to work in global environments and become successful contributors to global health solutions is a high priority at the UIC School of Public Health. The Peace Corps Master’s International Program provides the perfect opportunity for our students to accomplish this by applying their skills to promote healthy populations and improve the quality of life in countries in need around the world.” - Paul Brandt-Rauf, Dean, UIC School of Public Health" The School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers a Master of Public Health degree in collaboration with the Peace Corps’ Masters International Program (MI). This combined program is the only one of its kind within the Midwest region.
The MI program is an ideal way to earn an MPH degree while gaining
valuable international experience for a career in global health. The
rigorous academic training provided by UIC faculty and peers will
provide students with the requisite skills in management, methods, and
application.
When entering the Peace Corps program, students will be equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to aid in improving the health outcomes of their host countries and populations. Upon completion of the MPH degree and Peace Corps service, students will have attained both the academic preparation and field practice About the Master’s International Program
The UIC School of Public Health is dedicated to excellence in protecting
and improving the health and well-being of the people of the
metropolitan Chicago area, the State of Illinois, the nation, and of
others throughout the world.
Students applying to the Master’s International Program may choose to
concentrate in any of four academic divisions in the School of Public
Health:
Course requirements vary among divisions and range from 42 to 56 semester credit hours. For further A student will be awarded five semester hours of field practicum credit for his/her Peace Corps experience based on the on-going completion of a portfolio while abroad and the submission of a portfolio summary report upon return. In addition, it is anticipated that upon his/her return, the student will base a capstone project on their Peace Corps experience, earning one additional hour of credit. MI students will be expected to fully or mostly complete their didactic coursework prior to leaving for the Peace Corps. A student attending full time will be on campus for one and a half years, complete their Peace Corps commitment abroad in 27 months, and return to campus for a final semester of study. Part-time students should expect to spend an additional one and a half years to complete all required coursework on campus. What is the Application Process?
Students must apply simultaneously to both the UIC School of
Public Health and the Peace Corps. Current students are also
eligible to apply. For further information on each application,
please use the links below:
How do I know if I am a good “fit” for the Peace Corps? For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Peace Corps, please visit: Who may I contact at UIC SPH for more information?
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