Overview

Overview

M.A. in International & Transcultural Education

This 33-credit, fully online program prepares professionals to lead and evaluate educational initiatives in global and transcultural contexts. Designed for flexibility, it is ideal for working professionals and graduate students seeking to balance learning with other commitments.

This interdisciplinary degree addresses issues of educational access, equity, and quality—especially in under-resourced communities—while fostering the development of advanced skills in research, policy analysis, program evaluation, and fundraising. Students analyze global trends, migration, policy shifts, and technological innovation. They discuss and conduct case studies, internships, and an thesis, attaining key competencies for work in NGOs, K–12 systems, higher education, government agencies, and multinational organizations.

This M.A. integrates financial management, grant writing, and project leadership. Courses are taught by faculty with expertise in education, social sciences, and international studies, many with global research and professional experience. Graduates are prepared for career advancement, new professional sectors, and doctoral study.

Major Courses
Core Courses (6 credits)
  • IAS A65701, Issues in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • IAS 50100, Graduate Research Methodology (3 cr.) 
     
Management (9 credits)
  • IAS A6702, Grant Writing & Fundraising in
  • IAS A6703, Project Management (3 cr.) 
  • IAS A6704, Fiscal Management & Fundraising in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • IAS A6170, The Power of Place: Youth and The City
  • International Education (3 cr.) 
     
Applied Learning (Optional)
  • IAS XXX, Internship in International Education
  • Study Abroad
Electives (15 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • Global Economics and Education (3 cr.) 
  • Globalization and Pedagogy (3 cr.) 
  • IAS 5090, Childhood Poverty (3 cr.) 
  • Qualitative Methods for Evaluating Learning Environments (3 cr.) 
  • Contemporary Learning Environments (3 cr.) 
  • Communication in the Workplace (3 cr.) 
  • Children & Human Rights (3 cr.) 
  • IAS 60110, Ethics & Society (3 cr.)  
  • IAS 6111, Race & Nation in Americas
  • IAS A6501, Theories of Learning (3 cr.)  
     
Capstone/Thesis (3 credits)
  • IAS A7701, Capstone in International Education (3 cr.)
 

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Juan Carlos Mercado, Ph.D.
Dean
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Elizabeth Matthews, Ph.D.
Psychology | Program Director
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