International education focuses on the relation of global issues and cross-cultural study to education.
International education is the study of global issues and cultures, particularly in relation to education practices. Graduate programs typically are offered in the educational schools or departments of colleges and universities, which grant master's or doctoral degrees in the field. Graduates of these programs pursue academic or research careers in the United States or internationally.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The University of Massachusetts in Amherst's School of Education offers a master's degree program in international education. The program prepares students for careers in policy and grassroots organizations, and focuses on bringing a global dimension to the U.S. education system. Some areas of concentration include: education in post-conflict settings; alternative approaches to teacher education and schooling; and education policy, planning and leadership. The program emphasizes cross-cultural study through the curriculum, research projects and community involvement.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
School of Education
813 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-0721
umass.edu
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides the opportunity to earn an online master's degree in educational policy studies through the school's Global Studies in Education program. Although the program is designed for professional educators to gain a greater understanding of globalization in relation to education, the program also welcomes students from other fields as well. It is offered completely online with no on-campus commitment, and students are able to interact with educators in other countries, in addition to participating in the school's study abroad program. The master's degree program consists of eight courses, typically taking two years to complete, and focuses on providing educators with an understanding of global technologies and youth cultures.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
360 Education Bldg, MC-708
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-2858
uiuc.edu
Stanford University
Stanford University in California offers a concentration in international comparative education for master's and doctorate degree students within the school's Social Sciences, Policy and Educational division. It is a multidisciplinary program combining political science, economics, sociology and anthropology into the study of education. The program is designed to educate students on how policy-making decisions affect education, and is focused on underdeveloped countries. A theoretical and empirical basis is applied to the curriculum.
Stanford University, School of Education
485 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-2109
stanford.edu
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