International Education Administration and Leadership, GCRT
for the Graduate Certificate in International Education Administration and Leadership
International Education Administration & Leadership certificate, requiring 12 credit hours of coursework, trains professionals to lead, develop, implement and evaluate international programming and internationalization activities in business/industry and education sectors, including postsecondary settings, in both private and public sectors. Students may choose from among the courses listed to specialize in any of the areas of internationalization, and may elect a global education abroad program and/or an internship in order to develop expertise in a particular region or skill set. The institution has a long history of training international education specialists through Global Studies in Education and other related programs. Indeed, the institution itself is renowned for its own international education programing and leads the world in innovation in this field. The GCRT allows students to document specific expertise for employers by highlighting participation in skill building and practitioner focused coursework. Upon completing the GCRT, students will be able to:
- Critically and effectively engage in international program administration and leadership.
- Lead institutions in a changing, complex global environment through well-informed international policy and practice.
- Excel in international education careers across multiple sectors of the international education field, including programming and administration, managing study abroad programs, administering international student services, directing student services in ESL and intensive language programs, and directing government or private programs that support international education and engagement.
- Face emerging challenges within internationalization development.
- Respond to various challenges, including shifting political dynamics, increased health and safety issues, and imperatives to expand learning modalities from face-to-face to virtual settings.
- Facilitate and manage internationalization efforts in business, nonprofit, and education sectors, including postsecondary education.
The Graduate Certificate programs in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are designed to meet the academic and professional interests of individuals preparing for careers as academic professionals, adult educators, college professors, corporate trainers, educational policy analysts, governmental administrators, instructional designers/technologists, non-profit representatives, organizational development specialists, and university administration leaders.
Admission
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership carefully considers all applicants for graduate study. Interested applicants should start at the College of Education Graduate Programs website. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to submit the following information: a statement of purpose, updated resume, official transcripts from all colleges attended, and three letters of recommendation. A scholarly writing sample in English (e.g., a master's thesis, article, or academic paper) is required for application to a doctoral program.
International applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency for admission. Please see the English Proficiency Requirement for Admission for additional information on this requirement.
Facilities and Resources
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Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. Please note: Graduate students employed as staff by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are not eligible for a College of Education Fellowship. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid.
for the Graduate Certificate in International Education Administration and Leadership
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum hours required for certificate completion: 12 hours
Students who have successfully completed this 12-credit hour certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
- 4 hours of 500-level course required in Education for the EdM degree program at EPOL, and
- 8 hours of Concentration Courses or 400/500-level Courses approved by Advisor for the EdM degree program at EPOL
or
- 4 hours of 500-level course required in Education for the MA degree program at EPOL, and
- 8 hours of 400/500-level Courses approved by Advisor for the MA degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of Major Subject coursework (includes concentration courses) required in Education for the EdD degree program at EPOL, and
- Up to 12 hours of Elective Hours or 400/500-level courses approved by Advisor for the EdD degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of Major Subject coursework (includes concentration courses) required in Education approved by the Advisor for the PhD degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of 400/500-level Courses in Education approved by the Advisor for the CAS program at EPOL
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 4 | |
| Choose at least one course from: | ||
| Globalizing Educational Policy | ||
| Globalization of Higher Education | ||
| Global Youth and Citizenship | ||
| Core Electives | 4 | |
| Choose at least one course from: | ||
An additional course from the Required Core | ||
| Education Abroad | ||
| Education and Globalization | ||
| Researching Global Education | ||
| Internship in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership | ||
| Other Electives | 4 | |
| Choose at least one course from: | ||
An additional course from the Required Core | ||
An additional course from the Core Electives | ||
| Foundations of Bilingual Education | ||
| Culture in the Classroom | ||
| Critical Thinking in Education | ||
| Instructional and Training System Design | ||
| Learning Technologies | ||
| Diversity, Leadership & Policy | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
for the Graduate Certificate in International Education Administration and Leadership
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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