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Global Education, MEd

Global Education, MEd

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Comparative Education, Education, Global, International

Educators can be global changemakers. Learn how to inform, design and improve educational practices and systems that affect diverse populations of learners around the world.

Program description
Degree awarded: MEd  Global Education

The Master of Education program in global education prepares you, as a professional working in the field of international and comparative education, to identify, analyze and address contemporary problems that cross borders, cultures and disciplines in a variety of educational settings.

If you are currently working in or interested in international education, especially those charged with the administration, planning and evaluation of educational programs and policies, this program is for you. You gain a deeper understanding of the complex and dynamic relationship between global and local perspectives, develop practical solutions for key challenges, and experience working collaboratively across disciplines.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Danielle Broderick
480-965-5555
MLFCThrive@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-9419
MLFCInnovate@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Damion Bunz
480-965-5555
MLFCOcotillo@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-6669
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Robin Burnam
480-965-5555
MLFCGila@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-6669
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Robin Burnam
480-965-5555
MLFCGila@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-6669
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Robin Burnam
480-965-5555
MLFCGila@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-6669
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
Learn more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Damion Bunz
480-965-5555
MLFCOcotillo@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-543-6669
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555

Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Degree requirements

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (GLE 593)

Required Core (18 credit hours)
GLE 501 Global Thinking in Education (3)
GLE 502 Inquiry in Global Education (3)
GLE 503 Evaluating Global Education Policies and Programs (3)
GLE 504 Exploring Global Education Issues in the Global Education Research Literature (3)
GLE 505 Evidence in Global Education Inquiry (3)
GLE 506 Applied Inquiry in Global Education: Developing Proposals for Field Research (3)

Electives or Research (9 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
GLE 593 Applied Project (3)

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in global education, comparative education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. one letter of recommendation
  4. personal statement
  5. professional resume
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Applicants must complete a personal statement that describes their background, including the personal, educational and professional experiences that led them to apply to this program. Applicants should follow the specific prompt found in the application.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
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ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

  • Evaluate global education problems and practices using comparative frameworks.
  • Design a participatory and inclusive action research project to address a global issue in education.
  • Analyze comparative and international research literature to address contemporary educational problems across borders, cultures and disciplines.
Career opportunities

Graduates have the skills needed for leading and continually improving the education sector. They are equipped with the research and analysis skills to gather evidence to inform, design and improve practices in order to strengthen systems that provide quality education for diverse populations. They are well prepared to expand or pursue a variety of careers in international education.

Career examples include:

  • global education subject matter expert
  • policy analyst
  • program and project manager
  • school administrator
Contact information

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.

ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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