Illinois State University’s Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development welcomes former AmeriCorps members as Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows. Fellows complete one calendar year of on-campus study, including the core courses for a master's degree in Applied Economics, Political Science, or Sociology, each with an interdisciplinary sequence in Applied Community/Economic Development. Fellows then complete an 11-month paid professional internship. Fellows have a graduate assistantship and stipend during the fall and spring semester on campus, and they receive a full tuition waiver over the 2-year program. Fellows not only assist communities in need but also enhance their skills and gain credentials as development professionals.

Master's degrees in Applied Economics, Political Science, or Sociology, each with an interdisciplinary sequence in Applied Community/Economic Development