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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 30
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $500.36
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $600.43
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Degree Overview
IU Online’s Master of Science in Education: International and Comparative Education broadens your intellectual outlook and helps you develop important analytic and research skills. You can choose a concentration in higher education administration or educational leadership or in literacy and language education, development studies, or public policy.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate 2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- GRE scores (not required for students with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution)
- TOEFL score (minimum 79) or IELTS score (minimum 6.5) - international students only
Your M.S.Ed. in International and Comparative Education prepares you for such careers as:
- International school teacher
- School administrator
- Curriculum writer
- Education lobbyist
To earn the M.S.Ed. in International and Comparative Education, you must complete 30 credit hours. You may receive credit for relevant study, research, practicum experience, and international travel depending on your individual circumstances.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Core courses (9 credit hours)
- Social foundations of education courses (9 credit hours)
- Concentration courses (9 credit hours)
- One course in educational inquiry methodology (3 credit hours)
Specific areas of focus include:
- History of American education
- Education and social issues
- Anthropology of education
- Philosophy of education
- Sociology of education
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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EDUC-H 511 | Comparative Education I | 3 Credits |
EDUC-H 552 | Comparative Education II | 3 Credits |
EDUC-H 626 | Global Education Policy and Reform | 3 Credits |
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