Comparative and International Education, Graduate Certificate

Overview

This program equips you to become more knowledgeable about educational philosophies and policies across the globe through examining comparative practices. You will gain a critical understanding of key debates surrounding education as an international issue.

 

Successful completion of the certificate program requires 12 credit hours (four courses) of graduate-level coursework. Credit hours are transferable to additional graduate degree programs.

 

School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation

 

Coursework

Courses are offered on the OSU-Stillwater campus, with some online course options available. Online courses are delivered through Canvas, OSU's online learning platform. We facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration and community building using technology.

 

Required (three credit hours):

• SCFD 5023: The Comparative Approach: Theory, Method and Practice

Elective (nine credit hours - select three of the following):

• ANTH 5243: Globalization and Culture
• CIED 6173: International Peace Curriculum Development
• EDLE 5813: Leadership Theory and Ethical Decision Making
• EDLE 5953: Developing Educational Organizations
• EDLE 6483: School Leadership, Culture and Ethics
• EDLE 6603: Organizational Theory in Education
• HESA 6163: International Issues in Higher Education
• NSCI 5553: Global Nutrition and Food Security
• PHIL 5343: Seminar in East and West Comparative Philosophy
• SCFD 5873: Culture, Society and Education
• SCFD 6023: Comparative Education
• SOC 5223: Culture, History and World Systems
• SOC 5653: Gender and the Middle East (IS)
• SOC 6463: International Issues in Environmental Sociology
• WAED 5133: Internationalism, Globalization and Workforce Education

Course information

 

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines