Dr. Streitwieser Awarded for Significant Research on International Higher Education
To ensure constructive leadership and improvements in our global community, international education professionals must address critical issues concerning education reform and social justice on a global scale.
Through in-class curriculum and international opportunities, our International Education Program (IEP) empowers you to improve systems of education and to increase access to quality education around the world. In the IEP, you will explore the history, culture, development, contemporary concerns, and future trends of schooling and higher education in well-resourced, under-resourced, and/or conflict and emergency contexts. You will be prepared as a leader in training, learning, and development in diverse settings that require cross-cultural competencies.
With more than 30 years of experience, our program has a rich history and a robust network of alumni in the DC area and around the world working in international and non-profit organizations, government, business, and school settings.
$6,000 Grant Opportunity
New students to the IEP Master's program for 2023, who are eligible for scholarships, will receive a $6,000 grant and may receive additional funding through merit scholarships.
Learn more about this grant >
Concentrations
Deepen your expertise in critical areas of the field, including International Education Development, International Higher Education, and Global Education.
Partnerships + Fellowships
IEP maintains a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), serving as one of only three designated UNESCO Chairs in a U.S. school of education, and offering a UNESCO Fellows program.
Convenient Schedule
Courses are scheduled once a week in late afternoons and evenings (Monday-Thursday) to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, and for internship experiences.
Our location in D.C.—the epicenter of policy, practice, and research—provides you with the distinct advantage of being able to access global opportunities within walking distance of campus by working or interning for embassies, the U.S. government, or more than 100 organizations that influence international education.
Students have the opportunity to receive class credit for internships, available both domestically and abroad, as well as short-term study abroad programs.
GSEHD offers students access to opinion leaders and the opportunity to learn from our faculty who are leading experts on global policy trends, assessments, politics, conflict and education, student exchange, access, equity and inclusion, global citizenship, migration, and more. Our diverse student body comes together from across the country and around the globe, bringing a wide range of professional experience, skills, and enriching knowledge.
Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the Field of International Education
Educational Leadership
Main Campus
Spring, Summer, Fall
The mission of our program is to:
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EDUC 6112 | Foundations of Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education |
or EDUC 6114 | Introduction to Quantitative Research |
or EDUC 6116 Introduction to Educational Statistics | |
And five of the following: | |
EDUC 6601 | International and Comparative Education |
EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education |
EDUC 6610 | Programs and Policies in International Education |
EDUC 6620 | Strategies and Analysis in International Education |
EDUC 6630 | International Experiences |
EDUC 6631 | Internship: International Education |
EDUC 6640 | Selected Topics in International Education |
EDUC 6660 | Capstone in International Education |
Education and Development Study Stream
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EDUC 6610 | Programs and Policies in International Education (Policy Issues in International Education: Developing Countries) |
EDUC 6620 | Strategies and Analysis in International Education (Planning Education Reform in Developing Countries) |
Global Education Study Stream
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EDUC 6610 | Programs and Policies in International Education (Migration and Mobility: Exploring Citizenship and Education in the Global Era) |
EDUC 6615 | Internationalizing U.S. Schools |
International Higher Education Stream
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EDUC 6610 | Programs and Policies in International Education (International Higher Education) |
EDUC 6620 | Strategies and Analysis in International Education (Managing Study Abroad and International Student Offices) |
Specialization | |
9 credits in a professional, academic, or regional specialization selected in consultation with the program advisor. | |
Elective | |
3 credits of approved electives selected in consultation with the program advisor. |
Up to 6 additional credits of internship may be required for students who do not have international education related experience.
Through this program, students will be able to:
More than 85% of surveyed alumni report high level of satisfaction with the IEP
85% of surveyed alumni maintain a connection with the IEP; 89% report staying in close contact with other alumni of the IEP
Students can deepen their specialization further through concurrently enrolling in one of our graduate certificate programs.
Certain credits are applied toward both the master's degree and a certificate.
This certificate will strengthen your understanding of internationalization as it relates to school systems and the development of K-12 curriculum. Students learn to incorporate global perspectives into curriculum, pedagogy, and school policy and practice.
Those interested in teaching English may enroll concurrently in this certificate program that prepares educators to work with multilingual English learners in both U.S. and international contexts. Coursework provides students with knowledge of applied linguistics, language acquisition theories, and methods of teaching.
GSEHD’s Office of Admissions invites you to apply for a spot in our program. Please review the following admission and financial information.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Review our step-by-step guide to applying to GSEHD >
To learn more about the program, admission process, and upcoming events, please connect with the GSEHD Admissions Team at education@gwu.edu or 202-994-9283.
Apply Now | Schedule Consultation with Admissions Counselor |
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
Resume
Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation
*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants.
For more information on any of these requirements, please visit our Admissions FAQs page.
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2023. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Application Timeline | Spring | Summer | Fall |
Priority Deadline | Aug 1 | Nov 1 | Nov 1 |
Round 1 Deadline | Sept 15 | Dec 15 | Dec 15 |
Round 2 Deadline | Nov 1 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 |
Round 3 Deadline | Dec 15 | March 1 | March 1 |
Round 4 Deadline | N/A | May 1 | May 1 |
Round 5 Deadline | N/A | N/A | June 15 |
$6,000 Grant Opportunity: Newly admitted students to the International Education Master's program in the Summer or Fall 2023 semesters, who are eligible for scholarships, will receive a $6,000 grant and may receive additional funding through merit scholarships.Learn more about this grant >
We know embarking upon graduate school is a big decision - due in part to the costs of attending. At GW, we understand the time and thought behind making graduate school work for you. Please take a moment to learn more about the options and opportunities available to help fund your graduate education.
Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.
The tuition rate* for the Master's in International Education program is $1,870 per credit hour.
This program requires 30 credits.
Please note: Additional fees may apply for international students, late fees, etc. Current tuition rates may be updated during the year.
*Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
Scholarships are available to eligible admitted students. Review eligibility requirements and learn more about funding your education >
Having had the opportunity to complete a Fulbright ETA experience in Kolkata, India, to present my research at conferences and participate in the Kakehashi program as a graduate research in Tokyo, Japan, and to work as a Study Abroad Advisor, the IEP program offered a great balance of theoretical and practical course work for me to explore how education can be used to combat inequalities in society and uplift communities. The faculty’s first hand experience in the field allowed me to better understand the realities and complexities of being a scholar practitioner.
SAVON JACKSON (MA '18)
International Education Program
Our graduates pursue a wide range of leadership programs in governmental and non-governmental organizations, international organizations, higher education institutions and schools, think tanks and philanthropy. A snapshot of where our graduates are working is found below.
More than 80% of program graduates secured a full-time position while in IEP or within 6 months of graduation. The majority have reported they work within the education sector.
Our graduates are improving access, equity and the experience of education across the nation and around the world. You will find our graduates leading at a variety of institutions, including some of the following:
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Winston Allen |
Brad Beecher |
Caroline Donovan-White |
Kareem Makhlouf Director of Operations and Communications, New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy |
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Sakil Malik |
Liudmila Mikhailova |
Keiichi Ogawa |
Adam Simon Founding Executive Director, Aviv Foundation |
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Jennifer Swift-Morgan |
Taylor Woodman |