CIDE: M.A. program overview

The master of arts (M.A.) degree with a program emphasis in comparative and international development education (CIDE), administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides an opportunity for intensive study of comparative education, international development education, and international educational exchange. CIDE uses an interdisciplinary approach to the study of education’s role in economic, political, and sociocultural development; international educational exchange; and the internationalization of education.

Who enrolls in this program?

Students enrolled in CIDE are the future leaders, policy analysts, educators and researchers in the field of comparative and international development education. All students enrolled in the program will incorporate relevant knowledge from the behavioral and social sciences and the humanities into their studies. The program is selective and is limited to 25 students each year. All new students begin the program in the fall semester due to the cohort model used by the CIDE track. Classes may be taken the previous summer if permission is obtained from the program coordinator.

Admission requirements

What will my program look like?

The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least 30 credit hours. Typically a course meeting once a week throughout the semester is three credits. As part of their program of study, students prepare a masters plan B paper (2-4 semester credits). Students can complete the course work on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Curriculum details

How long will my master's program take?

Many students are employed full-time and spread their coursework over 2 years (including summers). M.A. students must successfully complete their course work, plan B paper and final oral examination to receive their degree. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after starting the program including any previous coursework that may be transferred into the program.

General information about the M.A. degree
Graduate School Catalog

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Revised August 2007