Clark University

We Share Your Passion for Big Challenges

If you see society’s biggest challenges as calls to action, our master’s degrees are designed for you.

Fast Facts

• Coverdell Fellowships for 12 degrees in the School of Climate, Environment, and Society and the School of Business
• Coverdell Fellowships cover 50% of tuition for all eligible RPCVs
• Global Learning Collaboratives in Worcester and 6 other countries
• A welcoming and supportive RPCV community
• In-house career development specialists

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Our Degrees Make a Difference

Our graduate programs are problem-centered and cut across traditional disciplinary boundaries to give you the broad knowledge and hands-on skills you need to drive meaningful change. If you see society’s biggest challenges as calls to action, our master’s degrees are designed for you.

Global Partnerships and Local Impact

We are committed to our surrounding community of Worcester, Massachusetts and maintain long-standing partnerships with local organizations, schools, and social services agencies. Our Global Learning Collaboratives extend our reach with engagements in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Greece, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Meet some of our Coverdell Fellows:

Name: Julie Long

RPCV: Zambia, 2023-35

Currently: Clark Coverdell Fellow and Peace Corps Prep Graduate Assistant

“My experience as an aquaculture volunteer in a rural Zambian community inspired me to think more deeply on the connections between food security, climate change, and the environment. I chose to come to Clark because of its Sustainable Food Systems program, global learning opportunities, and the international community here in Worcester. I am excited to join an agroecology and ethnobotany project in Kenya focused on resilience of grain mixtures and school meals.”

Marissa Kelemen, Zambia, 2018-20

Name: Marissa Kelemen

RPCV: Zambia, 2018-20

Coverdell Fellow: International Development, 2023-2025

Currently: Capital Projects Fund Programs Coordinator at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative 

“I chose to be a Coverdell Fellow at Clark University because of the impressive faculty and staff, global learning opportunities and the diverse, international student body. This past summer, I had an amazing opportunity to intern at an organization in Bangladesh through one of Clark’s new Global Learning Collaboratives. I gained so much from this experience and I’m so grateful to have access to opportunities like this through Clark.”

Katie Walker, Senegal, 2018-20

Name: Katie Walker

RPCV: Senegal, 2018-20

Coverdell Fellow: Environmental Science & Policy, 2023-2025

Currently: Data Management Specialist at the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

“I chose to attend Clark University to expand my environmental science and policy knowledge while also being able to take electives in other departments and the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of professors. This has allowed me to take advanced geospatial analytics courses and introductory environmental modeling classes. With the university’s culture of encouraging students to become involved in the local community, the Coverdell Fellowship, and being located in a diverse city, Clark was my top choice for graduate schools.”

Support for Your Future

Beginning in your first year, the Sustainability and Social Justice Career Development Office will partner with you to help you plan and prepare for post-graduate employment. We will assist you in identifying professional interests and goals and work with you to obtain fulfilling experiential learning and internship experiences that put you on the path to success. We will support you in aligning your action plan with your evolving ambitions, building a professional network, and effectively communicating your skills and experience to potential employers.