Incorporating International Perspectives in Education

Graduate Certificate
Department of Educational Leadership & Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy

Mission and Program Outcomes

The certificate program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s or master’s degrees who are interested in learning about internationalization and how to incorporate global perspectives into curriculum, pedagogy, and school policy and practice.

Courses provide students with a foundation in internationalization, as it relates to school systems and the development of curriculum in K-12 settings. Upon completion of the certificate, students can apply to one of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development’s Master’s, Ed.S. or Ed.D. programs. All 12 certificate credits may transfer into one of these degree programs upon admission.

Program Coordinators

Dr. Laura Engel
Phone: 202-994-8263
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Dr. Karen Kortecamp
Phone: 202-994-1713
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Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus (DC)

12 Credit Hours

Sample coursework:

• Internationalizing Curricula
• Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing
• Development and Diversity
• Foundations in Curriculum Development: K-12

Admissions Deadlines:
Fall - April 1
Summer - March 1
Spring - October 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, Summer

For more information, contact:

Andre Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 202-994-1450
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