Comparative and International Education - Lehigh University

Comparative and International Education from Lehigh University is a Campus Master Education Science degree that prepares you for a Education career. The MA in Comparative and International Education (CIE) guides students in the examination of educational policy and theory on an international level, taking into consideration the impact of global economic, political, sociological, and historical factors on educational systems. A focus on interdisciplinary approaches to comparative and international education provides students a foundation for examining both educational research and policy. Graduates are prepared to work in educational research and policy organizations, government offices, ministries of education, and international development organizations. The MA in CIE is a 36 credit hour program comprised of 15 credit hours of required (core) courses, 6 credit hours of electives, 12 credit hours of disciplinary-focused courses, and 3 thesis credit hours. The core includes foundational courses in comparative and international education, statistics, and research. 6 credit hours of electives provide students the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of the field of comparative and international education. The 12 credits of disciplinary-focused coursework requires students to choose among the following social science disciplines: sociology/anthropology, political science/international relations, history, and economics. This disciplinary focus builds a theoretical and methodological foundation in a social science, which is a valued characteristic of professionals in the field of comparative and international education. Finally, the capstone to the degree is a thesis prepared under the direction of one of the core CIE faculty. View more details on Lehigh University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Science courses.