Master of Education in Comparative and Global Education
The Master of Education in Comparative and Global Education is a 30-hour program consisting of 18 hours of core courses through the School of Teaching and Learning and 12 hours of electives in a field of concentration. Core courses are designed from an educational policy foundations perspective to help students develop the ability to interpret knowledge within historical, philosophical, cultural, and social contexts. Fields of concentration can include: curriculum and instruction, adult education, instructional systems design and technology, teaching English to speakers of other languages, higher education administration, political science, sociology, public health, kinesiology, early childhood education, and special education. Other fields of concentration can be considered to meet the needs and interests of students. Core courses are offered online and concentration courses are offered at the discretion of that particular department. It should be noted that face-to-face or in-person classes cannot be guaranteed. The program will prepare students for variety of opportunities, such as:
- teaching and conducting research in global comparative studies;
- acting as specialists for United States and global programs, non-governmental agencies, and multilateral and bilateral technical assistance agencies in a variety of roles; and
- engaging in analysis of educational policy issues in the United States and in other areas of the world.
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Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Education in Comparative and Global Education must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of a 3.0, either overall or in the last 60 credit hours
This 30 hour program includes 18 core C&I hours plus 12 hours of electives in a concentrated field. A graduate research project must be completed during the research courses, CIED 5370 and CIED 5371.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Comparative and Global Education | ||
| Core Coursework | ||
| CIED 5340 | Foundations of United States Education | 3 |
| CIED 5341 | Comparative Education | 3 |
| CIED 5342 | Socio-Cultural Forces in Education | 3 |
| CIED 5343 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Foundations of Education Research | 3 |
| CIED 5371 | Applied Research in Education | 3 |
| Electives in Concentrated Field | ||
| Select four courses from one field, including: | 12 | |
Adult Education | ||
Curriculum and Instruction | ||
Digital Literacy | ||
Early Childhood Education | ||
Higher Education Administration | ||
Instructional Technology | ||
Kinesiology | ||
Literacy Instruction | ||
Public Health | ||
Political Science | ||
Sociology | ||
Special Education | ||
TESOL | ||
Other approved field of concentration | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The MEd in Comparative and Global Education is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Teach and conduct research in global comparative studies.
- Act as specialists for United States and global programs, non-governmental agencies, and multilateral and bilateral technical assistance agencies in a variety of roles.
- Engage in analysis of educational policy issues in the United States and in other areas of the world.
