Global Studies in Education Concentration
for the Graduate Concentration in Global Studies in Education
Global Studies in Education (GSE) engages students in scholarly explorations of education and global change from the perspectives of social justice and equity, global citizenship, and critical democracy. The program focuses on the globalization of policy, pedagogy, and practice in different contexts. Core programmatic topics include human rights, children and youth in global context, climate change and sustainability, the internationalization of schools and universities, global migration and mobility, and the impact of digital transformation on education and society. This interdisciplinary program prepares students with a diversity of backgrounds with the skill sets to become education leaders, innovators, and researchers for today's globalized world.
This concentration is available for:
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM (on campus & online)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdD (on campus & online)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, PhD
for the Graduate Concentration in Global Studies in Education
The graduate credit needed for this concentration fulfills general coursework requirements for:
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM (on campus & online)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, MA
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, CAS (on campus)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdD (on campus & online)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, PhD
Select 12 hours from the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPOL 520 | Education and Globalization | 4 |
| EPOL 521 | Globalizing Educational Policy | 4 |
| EPOL 522 | Globalization of Higher Education | 4 |
| EPOL 523 | Global Issues in Learning | 4 |
| EPOL 524 | Education and Human Rights | 4 |
| EPOL 525 | Global Youth and Citizenship | 4 |
| EPOL 528 | Researching Global Education | 4 |
for the Graduate Concentration in Global Studies in Education
Upon successful completion of a Graduate Concentration in Global Studies in Education, students will:
- Acquire in-depth knowledge regarding a wide range of factors in relation to the globalization of education.
- Develop a deep understanding of the impact of globalization on education policy, pedagogy, and practice in diverse contexts including online programs, non-profit organizations, international schools, and higher education institutions.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of conducting research, including synthesizing literature, collecting and analyzing data, reporting findings, and explaining the findings in light of the literature.
for the Graduate Concentration in Global Studies in Education
Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Head of the Department: Lorenzo Baber
Director of Graduate Studies: Linda Herrera
Graduate Admissions Information: Linda Stimson (on campus) and Jena Pfoff (online/off-campus)
Education Policy, Organization & Leadership faculty
142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-3542
gradservices@education.illinois.edu
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