Peace Corps Masters International
The combination of a Master's degree and Peace Corps will give you both the skills and the experience to make a real different in the world.
The Monterey Institute and Peace Corps share a common goal in seeking to "help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women" while promoting better cross-cultural understanding between Peace Corps volunteers and the communities they work with. Our graduate programs at the Monterey Institute aim to prepare the next generation of policy makers, business leaders, translators and interpreters, and language teachers who are fluent cross-cultural communicators.
The Monterey Institute benefits from the knowledge and expertise of the several Returned Peace Corps Volunteers on campus that make up our student body, faculty, and staff. The Monterey Institute also offers opportunities to intensify the international learning experience by combining graduate education with Peace Corps service through the Peace Corps Master’s International Programs (PCMI).
Programs and Preparation
The Monterey Institute proudly offers Peace Corps Master’s International programs in four different degree options:
• Peace Corps Master’s International - TESOL
• Peace Corps Master’s International – MBA
• Peace Corps Master’s International - MPA in International Management
• Peace Corps Master's International - International Environmental Policy
Students spend 2-3 semesters on campus in preparation for Peace Corps service, 27 months in a Peace Corps assignment abroad, and a final semester on campus to complete degree requirements.
Applications
Prospective students should apply to the Monterey Institute and Peace Corps separately. Apply now to the Monterey Institute online. To learn more about applying for Peace Corps, visit the official Peace Corps website.