International and Comparative Education,
MSEd

Master of Science in Education

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

30
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$490.60
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$588.66

International and Comparative Education, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

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As a student in the IU Online MSEd in International and Comparative Education, you will learn the relationship between education and the economic, social, political, and cultural developments that shape national and regional systems of schooling.

Professionals can take this degree to broaden their intellectual outlook and develop important analytic and research skills. Students can take this degree as a first step toward a PhD program. Depending on course availability, the concentration requirement provides the ability to specialize in practical areas like higher education administration or educational leadership; or in thematic areas like literacy and language education, development studies, or public policy.

Specific areas of focus include:

History of American education
Education and social issues
Anthropology of education
Philosophy of education
Sociology of education

Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program.

MSEd Requirements

To earn the MSEd in International and Comparative Education, you must complete 30 credit hours. Students may receive credit for relevant study, research, practicum experience, and international travel depending on their 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)

Admissions

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

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

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

Courses

Core

EDUC-H 551	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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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.60

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1471.80

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $588.66

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1765.98

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

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• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
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• Your travel habits

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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