<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Education Specialist program in International Education offered at National University gives you the opportunity to explore and analyze the theories of education systems around the world, including the commonalities, differences and connections between global and comparative education. You can study various approaches to international education leadership, the significance of globalization and technology in education, and international organizations in global education. Other topics include ethics, international school reform, educational inequality, and conflict negotiation practices currently used by peace negotiation specialists. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution before enrolling in the Education Specialist program in International Education. You should also have an interest in global education. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Education Specialist program in International Education requires the completion of 33 credits. In addition to 18 specialization credits, this includes six foundation credits, six methods credits and three capstone credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Education Specialist in International Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td> Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td> Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203:</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204<br /> <b>OR</b><br /> EDR 8205</td><td> Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement <br /> <br /> Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IE 7001</td><td> Introduction to Global and Comparative Education</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7003</td><td>Culture, Society, and Education in Comparative Perspective</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7005</td><td>International Organizations in Global Education</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7009</td><td>Education in Conflict and Emergencies</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7013</td><td>Globalization and Educational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7007</td><td>International Education Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7017</td><td>International Education Concepts and Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>IE 7021</td><td>Global Perspectives on Ethical Issues</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 7053</td><td> Education Specialist Capstone Project</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Education Specialist program in International Education, you could seek employment opportunities in national and international institutions of education. Possible positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Enrollment Manager </li><li>Educational Consultant </li><li>Educator </li><li>Administrator</li></ul>