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The听international education development听pathway听prepares students to research, evaluate, discuss, and contextualize pressing global education issues. Students practice applying these skills throughout the program and go on to serve as important leaders and specialists in a wide range of international institutions and organizations. Graduates work听in听areas such as听policy听development, advocacy, research and evaluation, and program management听with the听intention听of improving听education access, quality, and equity around the world.听
The听training听for change听pathway prepares students to serve as social change agents by strengthening training skills and practice in needs assessment,听curriculum and听training听design, group facilitation,听and evaluation听using听systems听thinking and experiential learning听approaches. Graduates work as trainers and specialists in capacity-building in education institutions and听social justice organizations in North America and around the world.听Graduates may also serve as educators听or leaders听in public or private institutions striving to internationalize their institutions and promote greater equity and inclusion听for diverse learners.听Skills learned are applicable to a wide range of roles in听education institutions as well as听agencies that facilitate teacher training,听programming for newcomer communities,听nonformal听and refugee education, and youth development.听
The听internationalization and exchange听pathway engages students who are interested in the interchange and movement of people and ideas across cultures. Special emphasis is placed on the history, politics, and changing nature of exchange, study abroad policies and practices, student mobility, internationalization efforts in higher education, and intercultural program management. Graduates work for universities and international exchange organizations as advisors, program coordinators, managers, and directors.听
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Students may begin the program in the Summer, Fall or Spring semester. Both full time and part time schedules are available, though international students are required to be in full-time status during the entire program of study (with special exceptions made in the final semester of study).听
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Can I take online courses towards my ITEP degree or certificate?
Yes. ITEP offers a number of required courses online, as well as electives for both the degree and certificate program.
How long does the ITEP program take to complete?
Most students take two years to complete the MA program, but it can be completed in as little as 15 months, including summer study. The Certificate program can be completed at the students鈥 pace, but is typically a 9-month program.
Can I work full time during the program?
Both full-time and part-time schedules are available; however, international students are required to maintain full-time enrollment during the entire program of study (with special exceptions made in the final semester). Many of our students do have full-time jobs while in ITEP.
To accommodate students who work full-time, most classes are offered at 5:30pm or 8:20pm ET.
What is the MA Capstone?
ITEP students develop and complete a capstone project usually during their final semester of the MA program through EDU 685: ProSeminar in International Education. The main objective of the capstone is to help students consolidate, integrate, and advance knowledge and skills acquired through ITEP. Students work with the ProSem instructor (a Core ITEP faculty member) to design and finish their project.听
The capstone includes the following elements: a literature review, an analytical writing component, and original research. Some examples of capstone topics include a program evaluation, a program training design and implementation, and qualitative research project.
Can I get credit for my past coursework and experience?
Transfer Credit from Accredited Institution
MA students can transfer in a maximum of 6 credits from another university provided that these credits have been earned at the master's level from an accredited institution, and is relevant to the ITEP program of study.
Credit Waiver for Volunteer Experience
In the past, when ITEP's program was 36 credit hours, incoming students could apply for credit waivers of up to 6 credits based on previous volunteer experience. Because of the reduction of required credits to a 30 hour program, students are no longer eligible for a credit waiver based on previous volunteer experience.
Can I do an internship or go abroad during the program?
Yes. Each MA student is assigned to a faculty advisor at the start of the program. The advisor can help students decide if an internship or experience abroad will enhance the students鈥 program of study and/or career goals.
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- Global Education Forum听
Throughout the year, ITEP hosted a range of speakers for its听signature event, including:听Mariana Barros-Titus and Corey Shaw presented 鈥淓ducation as an Exercise in Reparative Justice鈥;听Dr. Judith Pace gave the 2nd annual Charles Tesconi Lecture with 鈥淟earning to Teach Controversial Subjects in Divided Societies鈥; and听听Dr. Sabrina J. Curtis and Ellen Chigwanda discussed 鈥淐ritical Approaches to Education Research: A Conversation on Engaging with Adolescent Girls in the U.S. and Zimbabwe" - Comparative and International Education Society Conference (CIES)听
ITEP sponsored 20 students to attend the 2023 CIES Conference听in Washington, D.C. in February. ITEPers听joined听over 3,600 participants in the 1,000 sessions offered.听听Faculty members Dr. Jisun Jeong, Dr. Elizabeth A. Worden, Dr. Michael Gibbons, and ITEP student Alex Medadi presented research. ITEPers also networked with practitioners at a career event hosted by Chemonics. Professor Worden took a group of 15 international scholars to visit Martha鈥檚 Table, a non-profit serving the DC residents.听 - Experiential Learning Trip to Senegal
ITEP faculty member and SOE Scholar in Residence Dr. Michael Gibbons and ARASL Director Dr. Terence Ngwa led听鈥淗istorical and Transatlantic Perspectives on Antiracist Teaching,鈥 SOE鈥檚 first ever听study trip to Senegal.听
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The School of Education鈥檚 International Training and Education Program hosts monthly Global Education Forums (GEFs),听discussions on pressing topics in international education, international development, and intercultural exchange. Join our conversations with experts, who offer their viewpoints and experiences as practitioners, researchers, and activists. Audience participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and join the dialogue.
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