This master's degree program is available at Bloomington. Many of the courses in this specialization provide students with the opportunity to inquire into the relationship of education to the economic, social, political, and cultural developments that shape national and regional systems of schooling. The higher education track provides coursework relevant to higher education in the international context.

In addition, students may receive credit for relevant international travel and study as well as research and practicum experiences within the state and nation through a series of activities and projects with United States educational organizations and foreign governments. The degree requires 36 hours of coursework.

Degree Requirements

Basic Core Requirement (9 cr.)

• H551 Comparative Education I (3 cr.)
• H552 Comparative Education II (3 cr.)
• H637 Topical Seminar (3 cr.)

Specialized Studies in Educational Foundations Requirement (9 cr.)
Choose two or three of the following courses:

• A630 Economic Dimensions of Education (3 cr.)
• H504 History of American Education (3 cr.)
• H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
• H525 Anthropology of Education (3 cr.)
• H530 Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
• H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)
• H620 Seminar in Educational Policy Studies (3 cr.)

Or one of the following courses:

• H553 Travel Study (1-6 cr.)
• H590 Independent Study or Research in History/Philosophy/Comparative Education (1-3 cr.)

Concentration Requirements (9 cr.)

• C565 Introduction to College and University Administration (3 cr.)
• C655 Higher Education & Public Policy (3 cr.)
• U550 Topical Seminar in College Student Personnel: International Students in US Higher Education (1-3 cr.)

Inquiry Requirements (3 cr.)
One course in educational inquiry methodology, selected with the advisor. These are usually Y-prefix courses in the School of Education, but they may include approved inquiry courses outside the School.

Elective Requirements (6 cr.)
Should the student choose to complete a master’s thesis, six credits of H599 Master’s Thesis should be taken to meet the elective requirement. Those who choose not to complete a thesis should take elective courses with the consent of their advisor.