Preparing Students for a Global Education Environment

Today's leaders need the skills and practical knowledge to work within the context of global economic, political, cultural, and community influences on education.

Drexel University Online's Master's in Global and International Education equips students with an advanced understanding of education in an international context. 

Graduates of this program will:

• Be educated on global trends and issues in the field of education
• Recognize the various dimensions of educational interventions
• Be able to analyze the implications for diverse learners
• Provide critique on international, comparative, and educational research.

The School of Education's Master's of Science in Global and International Education will prepare students to work effectively with the complex global challenges, trends, and issues influencing education and learning in diverse parts of the world, including the United States.

A Quality Graduate Degree on a Flexible Schedule: 

Drexel Online's Master's degree in Higher Education was ranked as one of "America's Best Graduate Schools" by U.S. News & World Report in 2010. Drexel's School of Education is among the nation's best institutions in preparing the next generation of global education leaders for the challenges facing international students.

Graduates of the M.S. in Global and International Education program pursue careers in international and cross-cultural exchange, higher education, ESL programs, education abroad, law firms, international education associations, accreditation agencies, local community international outreach centers, the U.S. government, international development or human service agencies, andnon-governmental agencies.

Graduates of this program will lead their organizations in addressing the dramatic change in society and culture due to globalization and how these influence education.

Key Program Features:

• Graduates from the MS in Global and International Education program will develop, analyze and implement new educational policies in a variety of multi-cultural settings.
• Students will exhibit outstanding leadership, organizational, cross-cultural, interpersonal, and advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups using present and emerging communication and information technologies.
• Students will have in-depth knowledge regarding both public and private (non-profit and for-profit) institutions as well as small and large institutions and multi-campus institutions.

The MS in Global and International Education program offers study abroad opportunities during the summer term each year. These programs are designed for working professionals who are unable to spend more than two weeks away. This summer, the program is excited to announce a study abroad opportunity in Ghana. Students participating in the program will be enrolled in a 10-week course called "Ghana: Education and Development" that will be coupled with a 10-day trip through Ghana where students will participate in seminars, tours, and discussions with civic leaders.

View a list of the organizations where current students and graduates work. 

View some of the titles current students and graduates hold. 

View some of the past Co-op topics students and graduates have studied. 

Graduate Education Non-Matriculated Option
Do you need continuing education requirements, Act 48 credits, or just looking for professional development and only want to take a couple of classes?Learn more about our non-matriculated option. 

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for Fall and Spring terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.

Join us for our on-campus open house to learn more about this program.

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