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M.S. in Global and International Education


Preparing Students to Work with Global Challenges, Trends, and Issues

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Drexel University’s MS in Global and International Education will prepare students to work effectively within the context of global economic, political, cultural, become aware of global trends and issues in the field of education; recognize the various dimensions of educational interventions and are able to analyze the implications for learners within and beyond mainstreams; and critique the roles and approaches of international, comparative, and educational research.

 

Program Objectives

The mission of the Master of Science in Global and International Education is to:

  • Prepare students with the skills and knowledgenecessary to work effectively with the complex economic, political,cultural, and social contexts that influence education and learning indiverse parts of the world. 
  • Teach awareness in global trends and issues of diverse approaches to education.
  • Develop the ability to support learners and learning within and beyond mainstream educational systems.
  • Build a strong preparation for careers in thedelivery and promotion of learning in international and community basedorganizations and settings.

  • Provide a strong foundation for more advanced study.

Graduates of the MS in Global and International Education program will be qualified to pursue careers in higher education, ESL programs, education abroad, law firms, international educationassociations, accreditation agencies, local community international outreach centers, U.S. government, international development or humanservice agencies, non-governmental agencies, as well as lead their organizations in addressing the dramatic change in society and culture due to globalization and how these influence education.

 

Key Program Features:

  • Graduates from the M.S. program in Global and International Educationwill possess skills in developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating new educational policies at a variety ofinstitutions/organizations or private sector jobs by usingcross-cultural perspectives in training employees and researching products.
  • Students will also exhibit outstanding leadership, organizational,cross-cultural, interpersonal, and advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups,using present and emerging communication and information technologies.Students will have in-depth knowledge regarding both public and private(non-profit and for-profit) institutions as well as small and largeinstitutions and multi-campus institutions.

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