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Masters Degree
The Masters program has five streams of preparation. It provides a broad perspective of the philosophical, historical, social, economic, and political contexts that influence education and are, in turn, influenced by education. It introduces the skills needed to develop policy, analyze policies, advocate in behalf of policies, and implement policies. It develops skills in analysis of contemporary policies and policy proposals. It provides students with an understanding of the research and evaluation methods which are often used to inform policy, and which sometimes are used deceitfully to mislead policy makers. The program allows students four elective courses to explore their specific interest in an area of education and policy. The electives may be used partly for internships and independent study. Students are also encouraged to participate in the many hearings, consultations, meetings, and other events that occur almost daily in Washington D.C. EDUC 214 - History of American Education Reforms EDUC 307 - Qualitative Research Methods One of: EDUC 295 - Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods One of: EDUC 201 - International and Comparative Education All courses are three credits. A total of 36 hours are required. The "EDUC 220" designation is used for all new courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. There will be multiple "220" courses taught in any given semester. Check the course titles closely when look at the course schedule and when registering. EDUC 214 and 268 are generally taught only in the fall semester, and EDUC 281 and 288 (Analysis of Education Policy Issues) are generally taught only in the spring semester. Education Policy Courses that qualify as elective (can be taken in the last year of course work) are: EDUC320, EDUC321,EDUC322, EDUC323 and EDUC220.xx (Accountability in Education). Students are encouraged to take mostly required courses during their first year, leaving their electives to the second or third year, when their specific interests sometimes have changed. |
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The Education Policy Program offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Education and Human Development with a concentration in Education Policy Studies. The program prepares analysts to contribute to the advancement of education policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. The program is ideally suited for those aspiring to mid-level professional positions in organizations concerned with education, in national and international government agencies, in professional associations involved with education, in private consulting firms, and in state education agencies.
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