FIU Department of Environmental Studies
Master's International
Degree Requirements
 

 

The Master's International Program (MIP) is a collaboration between EVR and the US Peace Corps where the FIU Departmental of Environmental Studies offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in environmental studies with a concentration in biological management with a specialization in tropical forestry. The MIP consists of 36 semester credits of academic study in which 18-20 credits are expected to be completed before students begin assignment as Peace Corps Volunteers. Courses include restoration ecology, sustainable development, environmental resource policy, environment and development, tropical forest conservation, and protected area management. The candidates for the MIP must simultaneously be selected by the FIU Environmental Studies Department and the Peace Corps.

Some of the program benefits include:

  • MIP students may earn up to 6 credits for service as Peace Corps Volunteers in forestry projects.
  • A limited number of teaching/research assistantships (TA/RA) may be awarded to MIP students who excel academically. TA's are limited and highly competitive. Students interested in applying for a TA must apply through the FIU Environmental Studies Department.
  • MIP students can use their Peace Corps assignment toward their master's thesis work.

For information about Peace Corps and to obtain a Peace Corps application, contact the nearest Peace Corps Regional Recruitment Office and ask to speak to a recruiter: (800) 424-8580, option 1

To indentify the nearest Peace Corps Regional Recruitment Office, visit their web site at: http://www.peacecorps.gov

Peace Corps assignment area in the environmental sector are:

    Forestry (best match for FIU MIP - Environmental Studies)
    Environmental Education/Awareness
    Forestry Extension
    Parks and Wildlife

For more information, contact:

Dr. Mahadev Bhat Eric Goldman
Department of Environmental Studies Director, Master's International
Florida International University Peace Corps
University Park, ECS 333 1111 20th Street, NW
Miami, FL 33199 Washington, D.C. 20526
Phone: (305) 348-1210 Phone: 1-800-424-8580 (opt. #2)
Fax: (305) 348-6137 ext. 1896
E-mail: bhatm@fiu.edu  E-mail: salejandre@peacecorps.gov