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International Education MEd - Online

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Get your master's degree in International Education through our flexible online program designed for students across the world. Study the role of education in the context of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas, as well as in the United States. In our online program, you will have access to the same faculty as our in-person students in an asynchronous format that works with your time zone.

We train students as scholar-practitioners in critical reflection, social justice, and comparative education approaches. After completion, you will be well-prepared to work in international education contexts, creating culturally attuned outcomes for students and their communities around the globe.

Career opportunities in the U.S. and across the world:

  • K–12 and multilingual education
  • Higher education institutions & development
  • Adult education agencies
  • Nonprofits, NGOs such as CARE, RTI, Save the Children, or the International Rescue Committee
  • Ministries of education or other government agencies

Join our international community of educators—get more information on our program today.

The International Education MEd is also available in-person on the UMass Amherst campus.

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Education 793D
Globalization and Education Policy

Understand neoliberal globalization and the ways it has transformed the purpose and meaning of education, and fundamentally reorganized the sector, and our work as educators. Learn about resistances and struggles by students and teachers.

International Education

The International Education program prepares students for careers in international development building and in strengthening educational systems.