Become a leader in international and intercultural education. This Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE) track program is designed for students to gain a mastery of skills and knowledge in how cultural, economic, and political forces affect international and intercultural education.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the similarities and differences in educational systems throughout the world, including higher education systems, and you will have opportunities for relevant internships and research with faculty to enhance your practical applied skills. You will also learn about how international educational experiences influence domestic students and the value of international educational exchanges and experiences for the promotion of peace, global understanding, and social justice. In addition, you will gain the skills to assess and make recommendations in support of optimal student learning, the development of intercultural competence, and the creation of innovative cultural learning experiences. In this program, you will learn how to:
This degree prepares students for a wide range of careers, including:
This program offers two curriculum options: "Plan A" includes 34 credits (with master's thesis); "Plan B" includes 30 creadits (without a thesis, but with additional coursework). Both are completed in 2 years for for full-time students.
Select a specialization and choose two courses:
Specialization: Comparative and international development education
Specialization: Intercultural/international education
Course(s) to be selected in consultation with advisor.
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the program track that directly relate to the student’s area of study. Courses totaling 6 or more credits should be selected in consultation with the advisor and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student’s thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Take 6 or more credits from the following list with advisor approval as needed to reach 34 credits total in the program. 8xxx-level courses should be taken only with the consent of the instructor.
Take 10 or more credits of the following:
Select a specialization and choose two courses:
Specialization: Comparative and international development education
Specialization: Intercultural/international education
Course(s) to be selected in consultation with advisor.
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the program track that directly relate to the student’s area of study. Courses totaling 6 or more credits should be selected in consultation with the advisor and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student’s thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Take 12 or more credits from the following list with advisor approval as needed to reach 30 credits total in the program. 8xxx-level courses should be taken only with the consent of the instructor.
"The Comparative and International Development Education program offered me a unique methodology to explore gender issues in education at multiple scales in a global context."
Hao Xu
Applications are due by February 1 for a Fall semester start.
Fall semester start only.
Applicants may only apply to one OLPD track.
Applications are not complete until ALL required materials and fees have been received. If anything is missing, your application may not be considered until the next review date the following year. It is strongly recommended to apply at least two weeks before any submission deadlines.
Applications are processed by the Graduate School. A decision for admission notice will be emailed to you once your application is carefully reviewed by the department's admission committee and your transcripts and any credentials (test reports, diploma copies, etc.) are authenticated by Graduate School officials.
Detailed guide for online application [PDF]
Degree: Bachelor's degree
GPA: Undergraduate 3.0
Note: Applicants should not submit GRE scores, as they will not be considered in the review process.
TOEFL/IELTS Scores (Not required for U.S. students):
Readmission: OLPD students who have become inactive must follow the readmission procedures.
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