EDPA M.A.: Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE) Track
Overview
The master of arts (M.A.) degree in educational policy and administration with a program track in comparative and international development education (CIDE) is administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD).
CIDE uses an interdisciplinary approach to the study of education’s role in economic, political, and sociocultural development; international educational exchange; and the internationalization of education. The three specializations within CIDE are comparative and international development education; intercultural/international education; and global youth policy and leadership.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students enrolled in CIDE are the future leaders, policy analysts, educators, and researchers in the field of comparative and
international development education. Students enrolled in this track
incorporate relevant knowledge from the social sciences and the
humanities into their studies, and they apply theory and practice in
their area of specialization. The program is selective and is limited to 25-30 students each year.
Most new students begin the program in the fall semester due to the cohort model used by the CIDE track, but exceptions are
occasionally made to begin in the spring semester. Classes may be taken the summer
before the official fall admission if permission is obtained from the
program coordinator.
What will my program look like?
The M.A. requires that students take at least 30 semester credits
of course work. As part of their program of study, students choose one of two options for
the degree: Plan A (with master's thesis) or Plan B (without thesis but with additional courses).
Students who select the Plan A option register for 10 thesis credits;
students who opt for the Plan B option take additional coursework. Students can complete the course work
for the Plan A or Plan B option on either a full-time or part-time
basis.
How long will my master's program take?
Many students are employed full-time and spread their coursework over 2 years (including summers). M.A. students must successfully complete their course work, master's thesis, and final oral examination (Plan A), or Plan B paper with written approval by their faculty committee to receive their degree. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after starting the program including any previous coursework that may be transferred into the program.
Contacts
For questions regarding the admissions process, admissions documents, or general information about the program contact:
Dr. Jeremy
Hernandez
Coordinator of graduate studies
Phone: 612-626-9377
Email: herna220@umn.edu
Specific questions regarding course content should be directed to the
program coordinator:
Dr. Frances Vavrus
Coordinator, comparative and international development education
program
Phone: 612-625-5663
Email:
vavru003@umn.edu
Revised April 2012