Master of Arts in International Higher Education Program: 33 credits
The Master of Arts in International Higher Education prepares students for professional careers in study abroad, international student advising and administration, international admissions and recruitment, managing global volunteer and internship programs, and multicultural/intercultural student services, among many others. Foundational courses focus on U.S. and global perspectives on international higher education and essential administrative tools and practices required for the field. These are coupled with other core courses emphasizing intercultural skill building, identity exploration, student learning and development, and applied research. The themes of enhancing inclusion and belonging, and ethical considerations in higher education institutions are interwoven throughout the curriculum.
Electives focus on building professional skills relevant to the contemporary international higher education context. Many of our diverse faculty are also practitioners in their fields, brining first-hand experience and knowledge of current issues to their courses.
For those new to the field, an internship either in the U.S. or abroad may be counted as an elective. For those already working in the field, and seeking more professional development, other advanced electives may be more relevant.
Students may enroll in the 33-credit program on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students can complete all requirements in 4 semesters (16 months)
Program of Study
Required Courses (18 credits)
| GINTC 6000 | Foundations of International Higher Education | 3 |
| GINTC 6100 | Identity and Belonging in a Categorized World | 3 |
| GINTC 6105 | Student Learning and Development Through International Higher Education | 3 |
| GINTC 6103 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GINTC 6109 | Global Perspectives on International Higher Education | 3 |
| GINTC 7107 | Applied Research in Professional Practice | 3 |
Elective Courses (15 credits)