IPSL Graduate Programs: Community Organizing, Social Activism, International Development and Service
Location
Multiple Locations +7
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Vietnam
- Hanoi
- Colombia
- Greece
- Thessaloniki
- Guatemala
- Peru
- Cusco
- Argentina
- Buenos Aires
Term
Academic Year
Subject Areas
African Studies
Asian Studies
Conflict Studies
Conservation and Preservation
Cultural Studies
East Asian Studies
Education
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Global Studies
Graduate Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
Human Rights
Indigenous Cultures
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Peace Studies
Political Science
Public Health
Public Policy
Public Relations
Service Learning
Social Work
Sociology
Sustainable Development
Women's Studies
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Health & Safety
Aug 15, 2023
Mar 25, 2021
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About Program
COSA (Community Organizing and Social Activism) and IDS (International Development and Service) are IPSL's two International Graduate Programs. Each is designed to meet the international demand for ethical leaders who can effectively engage and facilitate partnerships and empower communities. Students are prepared for careers with nonprofit, government, and community development organizations through an interdisciplinary program that combines rigorous academic training with hands-on skill development through volunteer service in several countries.
COSA and IDS are approximately one calendar year (4 terms). Abroad locations include Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, South Africa, Greece and Vietnam. Students who pursue the IDS program take specific courses in development theory. Program options include 3 terms abroad and 1 online or 2 terms abroad and 2 online. Please contact IPSL for further details.
This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with IPSL Global Engagement at Westminster University for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
IPSL is in solidarity with all summoned to action by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other black brothers and sisters. IPSL wants to be of service to you and communities around the world to bring justice and healing and further advance the goals we all share. We believe in the power of service to unite and strengthen communities.
LGBTQIA+ Support
IPSL admits and does not discriminate against students of any sex or sexual orientation. IPSL is proud to support social justice movements around the world through our Service, Scholarship, and Love. Then, as now, we are called to resist and speak out for what is right. LGBTQ+ Rights are Human Rights
Neurodivergent Support
IPSL provides equal access to our programs for academically qualified students with physical, learning, or psychiatric disabilities.
Accessibility Support
IPSL admits students of any disability and makes available all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of disability in administration of its educational policies and programs, admission policies, merit scholarships or other organizations-administered programs.
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
IPSL works to lessen its carbon footprint on our increasingly fragile planet. Since study abroad can only take place by boarding a plane, IPSL contributes to sustainable projects in several countries whose efforts help mitigate the harmful effects of pollution and waste that result from traveling. In one academic year, IPSL can contribute funding to environmental organizations to offset close to 600,000 air miles flown by our students, staff, and faculty. In concrete terms, we remit funds to help plant trees around the world; those trees then absorb some of the harmful effects that result from our decisions.
Ethical Impact
Since 1981, IPSL has facilitated over 471,000 volunteer hours in our partner communities, supported the work of hundreds of nonprofits and NGOs around the world, vigorously (and unapologetically) promoted social-racial-economic justice through service-based programming, research and publishing, scholarships/funding, and on social media. Recently, our organization launched new initiatives that will sustain our service-based mission into the future. At home, we maintain the same mindful practices by supporting local organizations that support the most vulnerable people. Large and small, every decision we make is about giving back and making our world a better and more just place.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on volunteer service lies at the heart of IPSL's pedagogy
- IPSL students work in a variety of settings and students can choose their own agency (or multiple agencies) according to their interests.
- Your compassion, imagination, and hard work will benefit vulnerable populations and organizations in need.
- IPSL graduates pursue prosperous careers that fulfill their most noble values. You, too, will learn to communicate with diverse cultures, resolve conflict diplomatically, and bridge social, racial, and economic gaps with skill.
- The IPSL collaborative graduate programs are unique in the world. As you look to begin your career, your résumé and experience will help you stand out for career-track positions.
