
Overview
Classroom teachers and practicing educators in other contexts will gain a new perspective on their schools, classrooms and teaching with the skills they develop in this MA program in Educational Policy from Arizona State University .
The coursework will deepen students' understanding of research and policymaking, allow them to critically assess education programs and policies, and develop the skills they need to engage in data-driven decision-making. Courses address key issues in contemporary education policy, evaluating and synthesizing research literature, analyzing and interpreting data and conducting applied research projects. With the assistance of a faculty or academic advisor, students will also customize their elective courses in educational policy, research methods and areas of interest to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Career Opportunities
Students are prepared to expand or pursue careers that involve the use and interpretation of data. This Educational Policy MA program from Arizona State University is also suited for students who want to pursue doctoral credentials in education after graduation.
Career examples include:
- grants administrator
- policy analyst
- program and project manager
- research and data analyst
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Becoming an Informed Consumer of Education Research
- Translating Research for Education Change
- Data Analysis for Education Decisionmakers
- Systematic Inquiry for Problem Solving
- Critical Topics in Education Policy
- Applied Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 24 months.
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