Master’s International Program
The Master’s International Program (MIP) is a joint venture between the Peace Corps and American University, which enables graduate students to prepare for Peace Corps English teaching assignments while earning an MA in TESOL. Graduates of the Master’s International Program boast excellent academic credentials, as well as significant international teaching experience. Students qualify for Peace Corps Assignments in Secondary School TEFL Instruction, University English Teaching, and University Level English Teacher Education. Upon the completion of the Master’s International Program, graduates are ready to enter the job market with excellent academic credentials and significant overseas teaching experience.
Brooke Cashman, on the MIP and her Peace Corps experience in the Philippines:
"For me, the MIP was the perfect package—my master's coursework gave me exactly the preparation I needed to be a successful and productive teacher-training volunteer, and my Peace Corps experience allowed me to deepen my understanding of my coursework by putting it to work in the field. Together, both my master's coursework and my Peace Corps experience were more meaningful than they could have been alone."
