Master of Science in Global and International Education
Degree Requirements
A Master of Science in Global and International Education is a part-time online program. Students complete a total of 45 credits, consisting of six core courses, four primary concentration courses, three secondary concentration courses, an elective and a capstone course.
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| Core Courses | 18.0 Credits | |||
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| EDGI 500 | Introduction to Global, International and Comparative Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 508 | Understanding Research in Global, International and Comparative Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 510 | Culture, Society and Education in Comparative Perspective | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 512 | Globalization and Educational Change | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 518 | Analysis of Policy Issues in Global, International and Comparative Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 520 | Comparative Economics of Education | 3.0 | ||
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| Primary Concentration Courses | 12.0 Credits | |||
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| EDGI 502 | Global, International and Comparative Education II | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 504 | History and Theory of Comparative Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 506 | Comparative Higher Education Systems | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 514 | Education and National Development | 3.0 | ||
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| Students either select a Secondary Concentration in Peace Education or three additional electives: | ||||
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| Elective Secondary Concentration I: Peace Education* | 9.0 Credits | |||
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| EDGI 530 | Peace Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 532 | International Organizations in International Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 534 | Conflict Resolution in an International Context | 3.0 | ||
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| *As an alternative secondary concentration, students may create a customized area of study from other Drexel University departments/programs such as International Business Administration, Women's Studies, or Science/Technology/Society. | ||||
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| Electives | 9.0 Credits | |||
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| Students select one course as an elective from within the School of Education or a course (with School of Education approval) from another Drexel University program/department, such as International Business Administration, Foreign Language, Women's Studies, or Science/Technology/Society. | ||||
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| Sample Electives: | ||||
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| EDGI 600 | Study Abroad Experience | 3.0 | ||
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| EDGI 610 | International Ecotourism and Educational Experience | 3.0 | ||
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| Capstone Requirement | 6.0 Credits | |||
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| EDGI 715 | Co-Op with Portfolio | 1.5 | ||
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| EDGI 716 | Co-Op with Portfolio | 4.5 | ||
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