Overview

Key facts

The core Comparative and Global Education courses at Sam Houston State University are designed from an educational policy foundations perspective to help students develop the ability to interpret knowledge within its historical, philosophical, cultural, and social contexts.

Learning outcomes

The elective fields include higher education, political science, sociology, community health, kinesiology, instructional technology, and international literacy. Other elective fields would be considered in order to meet the needs and interests of students.The program will prepare students for variety of opportunities, such as: a) teaching and conducting research in philosophical, historical, cultural, race, gender, ethnic and comparative studies; b) acting as specialists for United States and global programs, non-governmental agencies, and multilateral and bilateral technical assistance agencies in a variety of endeavors; and c) engaging in analysis of educational policy issues in the United States and in other areas of the world.

Accreditation

The College of Education’s Educator Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Comparative Education
Socio-Cultural Forces in Education
Philosophy of Education
Research In Teaching
Current Issues in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology View 2930 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Application Fee
Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution.
Candidates with a 3.0 GPA1 from the baccalaureate-granting institution or graduate2 will have the GRE automatically waived.
Candidates with an undergrad GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 from the baccalaureate-granting institution or between 2.8 and 2.99 in graduate level hours* from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution are required to take the GRE. These candidates must meet the minimum standard with the following formula: ( (GPA X 50) + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative + GRE Written equal to or greater than 435.
If a GRE was taken prior to 2011: (GPA X 200) + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative + GRE Written equal to or greater than 1664.

Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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