Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - Global International and Comparative Education

Program Overview

The Global, International and Comparative Education track in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd prepares educators for international and cross-cultural education settings. Students complete 15 credit hours of core courses and 21 credit hours of specialization courses, including topics such as comparative and international education, global education theory and practice, and multicultural education. The program culminates in a capstone experience that involves action research in teacher leadership.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Global, International and Comparative Education track in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd is designed for educators who wish to expand their knowledge and skill in international and cross-cultural education setting. The program requires 15 credit hours of core courses, including completion of a capstone research project (3 credit hours). In addition, students take 21 credit hours of specialization courses. Total Credit Hours Required: 36-39 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree.

Outline:

• Core Courses (12 Total Credits):
• EDG6935 - Introductory Seminar in Teacher Leadership (3)
• EDG6223 - Curriculum Theory, Organization, and Policy (3)
• EDF6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction (3)
• EDF6233 - Introduction to Action Research and Analysis of Classroom Practice (3)
• Specialization Courses (21 Total Credits):
• EDF6809 - Introduction to Comparative and International Education (3)
• SSE5391 - Global Education: Theory and Practice (3)
• EDF6855 - Equitable Educational Opportunity and Life Chances: A Cross-National Analysis (3)
• EDS6365 - Education and National Development (3)
• EDF6886 - Multicultural Education (3)
• Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses:
• EDG 6775 - Exploring Global Educational Issues in International Contexts 1-3 Credit Hours
• EEC 6606 - Global Issues in Early Childhood 3 Credit Hours
• Other graduate courses with the program director's approval
• Thesis/Capstone Option (3 - 6 Total Credits):
• Thesis:
Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: IDS 6971 - Thesis Option. Student must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in IDS 6971 or EDF 6635.
• Capstone: Complete all of the following: EDF6635 - Capstone: Action Research in Teacher Leadership (3).
Student must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in IDS 6971 or EDF 6635.

Other:

The MEd requires a course-based action research study and completion of a capstone experience.