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)
  • Issues in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • Graduate Research Methods (3 cr.) 
     
Management (9 credits)
  • Fiscal Management & Fundraising in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • Grant Writing & Fundraising in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • Project Management (3 cr.) 
     
Applied Learning (Optional)
  • Internship in International Education
  • Study Abroad Option
     
Capstone/Thesis (6 credits)
  • Capstone/Thesis (6 cr.)

 

Electives (15 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior in International Education (3 cr.) 
  • Global Economics and Education (3 cr.) 
  • Globalization and Pedagogy (3 cr.) 
  • 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.) 
     
Applied Learning (Optional)
  • Internship in International Education
  • Study Abroad Option

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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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Last Updated: 12/10/2025 18:49