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Master's Program in International Education
The Master's Program in International
Education focuses
on issues in international development education and trains practitioner-scholars
to work at the policy level and in grassroots programs. The degree program also
helps bring a global dimension to education in the United States. Degree
candidates develop competencies in areas such as literacy and adult learning;
alternative approaches to teacher education and schooling; youth in development;
project design, implementation, and evaluation; education policy, planning & leadership;
and education in post-conflict settings.
Our graduates are expected to demonstrate an in-depth awareness of cultural differences;
the ability to apply critical theory and pedagogy in multiple settings; and practical
skills in training, project development, research, and evaluation. A major
focus of the curriculum – both in class and out of class – is the
intersection of culture, race, class, gender, and socio-economic status as they
influence educational programs and practice. The combination of academic
courses, a participatory community structure, and active involvement in applied
projects and research activities are designed to help our graduates develop these
skills.
Highlights
The required Master's Project (see below) integrates students' academic learning and project work. Recent Master's Projects focused on the following topics:
- "I can see now"- Understanding literacy practices in the context of Afghanistan (2006)
- Peace Education as a Coexistence and Reconciliation Tool: the Context of the Conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan (2006)
- The Epidemic of the Young: An Overview of the HIV/AIDS Situation and Current Preventive Activities in Uzbekistan (2005)
- Exploring Gender, Reducing HIV/AIDS: A Training Design For Peer Facilitators of UNICEF Namibia's "My Future is My Choice" Program (2005)
- Critical assessment of Quality Education in Community Day Secondary Schools in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje District (2005)
- Preparing the Field for Implementing "Monitoring Learning Achievement" project in Tajikistan, Central Asia (2005)
- Afghanistan, teacher supply and demand, models, economic analysis, teacher training, teacher resource centers (2005)
Admissions Criteria
The Masters program in International Education targets early-to-mid-career
professionals with at least two years of relevant experience in international
field settings. Applicants
should show evidence of commitment to social justice and to creative
and innovative activities such as independent study, research projects,
or educational materials development. They should demonstrate the ability
to interact with cultures or groups other than their own; the ability
to do quality graduate work; strong competence in spoken and written
English; fluency in a language other than English; and the ability to complete
at least one year, full-time residency. For additional information regarding
the admissions process, click here.
Requirements
Programs of study are individually designed by the candidate and the faculty
advisor. The minimum requirements are for 36 course credits and a Master's
project. The Master’s Project serves as a capstone experience for the
candidate’s academic study. The Project is typically a written
paper of substantial length (50-100 pp.) and links the candidate’s program
of study with future professional work. As the culmination of the degree
program, the Project provides an opportunity for the candidate to conduct an
in-depth study on a topic of professional interest. Projects are frequently
developed in the context of CIE’s externally-funded grants and contracts.
Students are required to take two courses: ED 615Z – Introduction
to International Education (1 cr., first semester) and ED 793W – Master’s
Seminar in International Education (3 cr., final semester). The program
typically takes four semesters to complete. Courses are taken both within
International Education and elsewhere in the School of Education or University,
according to the interests and needs of the student.
Concentration contact
Core Faculty
David R. Evans (Professor), Jacqueline
Mosselson (Assistant Professor), Gretchen Rossman (Professor), Cristine
Smith (Assistant
Professor).
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