TRACK DESCRIPTION
The Global, International and Comparative Education track in the Teacher Leadership MEd is designed for educators who wish to expand their knowledge and skill in international and cross-cultural education setting.
CURRICULUM
| Total Credit Hours Required: |
| 36-39
Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree |
The Global, International and Comparative Education track in the Master of Education Teacher Leadership program requires 15-18 credit hours of core courses, including completion of a capstone research project or thesis. In addition, students take 21 credit hours of specialization courses.
Required Courses—36-39 Credit Hours
Core—15-18 Credit Hours
- EDG 6935 Introductory Seminar in Teacher Leadership* (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory, Organization and Policy (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6472 Data-Driven Decision Making for Instruction** (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6233 Introduction to Action Research and Analysis of Classroom Practice** (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6635 Capstone: Action Research in Teacher Leadership (3 credit hours) or IDS 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
* Must be taken in first semester in the program.
**Prerequisites to the Capstone.
Student completes either a Capstone Research Project or Thesis at the end of the program. EDF 6635 is offered in spring semester only.
Specialization—21 Credit Hours
Students take the following courses:
- EDF 6809 Introduction to Comparative and International Education (3 credit hours)
- SSE 5391 Global Education: Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6855 Equitable Educational Opportunity and Life Chances: A Cross-National Analysis (3 credit hours)
- EDS 6365 Education and National Development (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Leadership in Teaching Practice (3 credit hours)
Select two of the following courses:
- EDG 6775 Exploring Global Educational Issues in International Contexts (3 credit hours)
- EEC 6606 Global issues in Early Childhood (3 credit hours)
- Other graduate courses with the program director's approval
INDEPENDENT LEARNING
The MEd requires a course-based action research study and completion of a capstone experience (research report or thesis).
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
The following application requirements are effective for Fall 2013 applicants.
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area.
- Goal statement.
- Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
The following application requirements are effective for Spring 2014 applicants and beyond.
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area.
- Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Application Deadlines
| Global, International and Comparative Education |
Fall Priority
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer
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Domestic Applicants
| Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
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International Applicants
| Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
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International Transfer Applicants
| Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
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FINANCIALS
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see
Funding for Graduate School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The
Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student’s graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see Fellowships, which includes descriptions of UCF fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.