Accelerated Track
The accelerated track is an intensive program designed for students with three to four years of previous professional experience in the development sector or a related field. Students typically complete the accelerated program in 9 to 12 months. They enter with all in-coming students in late August and pursue the same first-year curriculum as all other SID students. Students in the accelerated program write a master’s paper that applies development theory and skills to solving a development problem, and they present their research at the SID Capstone event in May.Two-Year Practicum Track
The Two-Year Practicum Track is for students with a minimum of 2 years of related experience who want to gain core skills in one year of coursework, and apply them immediately in a substantial, hands-on practicum in the field.
Students are required to complete a six-month, field-based practicum assignment at a development organization in their second year. They produce a Master’s Paper and deliver a Capstone presentation in May of their second year. There is no tuition fee charged for the second year: students are only required to pay the minimum enrollment fee, a program fee and health insurance.
Two-Year Advanced Study Track
The Two-Year Advanced Study Track is for students with a minimum of 2 years of related experience who want to design a second year program that digs deep in a specific area of study.
For their second year, students are required to work closely with an academic advisor to develop a specialization, develop a course plan of at least 12 credits per semester, write a Master’s Paper and present their research at a Capstone event in May of their second year.
Two-Year Concentration Track
The Two-Year Concentration Track is for students with a minimum of 2 years of related experience. This program is best for those who want to take specialized coursework in a specific area, while also conducting a brief practicum in the field.
In their second year, students may conduct a three-month practicum and complete a concentration in Environmental Conservation, Development Management, or Gender. Students deliver a Master’s Paper and Capstone presentation in May of their second year.