Global, International and Comparative Education Graduate Certificate

College: Community Innovation and Education

Degree: CRT

Department: Learning Sciences and Educational Research

Program Website:

https://ccie.ucf.edu/curriculum-and-instruction/

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Global, International and Comparative Education prepares teachers for PK-12 classrooms and other professionals who wish to work in international and cross-cultural settings, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and/or state and federal government departments.

The certificate is comprised of five graduate courses addressing the theoretical, methodological, critical and practical issues associated with education around the world, through both macro and micro cultural perspectives.

Curriculum

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Global, International and Comparative Education program must complete five courses (15 credit hours total), four required courses and one elective. Courses may be taken out of sequence.

Total Credit Hours Required: 15 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree

Required Courses: 12 Credit Hours

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

Elective Courses: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one elective course from the list below.

EDG 6775 - Exploring Global Educational Issues in International Contexts 1-3 Credit Hours
EEC 6606 - Global Issues in Early Childhood 3 Credit Hours
Other graduate courses with Program Coordinator’s approval

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Application Deadlines

Global, International and Comparative Education Graduate Certificate	*Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Domestic Applicants		Jul 1	Dec 1	Apr 1
International Applicants
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.

Contact Info

Graduate Program

Karen Biraimah PhD
karen.biraimah@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2428
ED 209B

Graduate Admissions

Christina Dabrowski
gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2766
Millican Hall 230
Online Application
Graduate Admissions

Mailing Address

UCF College of Graduate Studies
Millican Hall 230
PO Box 160112
Orlando, FL 32816-0112

Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233