StudyQA — Master: International Community Development

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Glocal International Development is an innovative MA program in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The 18-month program aims to provide students with the academic theory and background, as well as professional skills and tools to work with communities across the globe. An integral part of the program is a four-month internship with an international NGO in a developing country, held during third semester of the program. If you are an individual with a global perspective on the one hand, and an appreciation for local solutions on the other, come join Glocal, which offers a unique opportunity to gain development expertise and to play a meaningful role in advancing communities both in Israel and across the world.

Students earn an M.A. in Glocal International Development over the course of 18 months. The first year includes two academic semesters of coursework while in the second year, students participate in a 4-month internship and a final 8-week concluding seminar.

The first two semesters in Glocal are dedicated to theoretical courses. Courses take place two days a week.
In addition to the theoretical courses, the second semester in Glocal is dedicated to expanding professional expertise and to the completion of a mini-practicum at an Israeli organization.
Through the third semester in Glocal, our students pursue their internships in local or international organizations. Internships are full-time for the duration of four months.
Upon completion of their internships, Glocal students return to Jerusalem for an 8-week closing seminar. The graduation ceremony and the program’s annual conference takes place at the end of the seminar while the Students are expected to complete their final seminar paper by the end of the 4th semester.

We require the following criteria:

A B.A. with an average of 85 and above, from a university recognized by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. For American and European students, please contact the Office of Overseas Students’ Admissions in order to receive your equivalent minimum grade average.
Fluency in English. English proficiency is measured by either the English language subsection of the Psychometric Test, the NITE Amir Test or Amiram Test (computerized Amir). Applicants who have completed a full course of study at an institution where the language of instruction is English, or who completed a degree program in English Language and/or Literature may be exempt in case Hebrew University overseas admissions office recognizes the program or university. For further information about the required level of English for acceptance, please follow this link.
High motivation.
Experience in social activism or community work. Prior experience working or volunteering in the developing world is a definite advantage.
The commitment to participate in an intensive program of study, including a 4-month internship.