M.Ed. International Education Administration
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in International Education Administration (36 Credits)
ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É offers a Master of Education in International Education Administration with your choice of models.
- A blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid, Spain.
OR - 100% online program
The program is a dynamic, intensive 36-credit learning experience in which you cultivate leadership skills in negotiation, communication and mediation; personnel and financial management; curriculum design and leadership; measurement and evaluation; and innovative leadership practices. Drawn from international, private, and public school standards and based upon strong theoretical foundations, courses reflect the practical, hands-on learning necessary for effective leadership in K-12 schools.
The program is designed to provide the skills and tools experts, researchers, and practitioners believe leaders need in our changing, complex global environment. Completion of the capstone Leadership Development Seminar provides you with a personal, action-oriented, leadership development plan ready for use to make a significant difference in guiding schools forward and improving the international educational environment.
This flexible blended program can be completed in a minimum of 18 months or over an extended period of time to meet your personal requirements.
*The blended program of studies comprises six online and six face-to-face courses which are delivered during the following time periods. Students may begin their studies at any time of year.
- Spring (January-May) Two online courses
- Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
- Fall (September-December) Two online courses
- Spring (January-May) Two online courses
- Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
The 100% online program can be completed in a minimum of 28 months.
Note: The International Education Administration program is not linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.
- A blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid, Spain.
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 36
Required Curriculum
*Please note: MIEA574Â has a pre-requisite of IED582 for this program
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MIEA 501Â -Â Introduction to School Leadership (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 502Â -Â Facilitating Teaching and Learning (Cr: 3)
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IED 582Â -Â Research Methods (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 510Â -Â Leadership in International Education (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 515Â -Â Negotiation, Communication/Mediation to Improve Schools (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 520Â -Â Strategies for Change in International Schools (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 530Â -Â Marketing of Organizations (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 537Â -Â Operational and Financial Strategies (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 564Â -Â Leveraging Technology (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 574Â -Â Research Project in Administration (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 580Â -Â Innovative Practices in International Education Administration (Cr: 3)
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MIEA 587Â -Â Leadership Development Seminar (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Demonstrate the practical skills necessary for effective leadership in international schools
- Develop the skills needed by practitioners in a changing and complex global environment
- Discover and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
- Develop an action-oriented, leadership development plan to use to guide international schools in making improvements
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MIEA 501Â -Â Introduction to School Leadership (Cr: 3)