Overview

While the Center for International Education (CIE) does not directly offer academic programs, it supports academic programs that offer degree, licensure, and certificate credentials directly associated with international education.

I. FAST TRAIN
For example, CIE is closely associated with the FAST TRAIN programs offered within the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Established in 1990, these graduate programs provide certificate, licensure and/or master’s degrees for teachers around the world in elementary education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and special education. Some 200 teachers join us every summer to renew acquaintances, study up-to-date practices and delve into the world of teaching and learning; others come to begin their doctoral programs emphasizing international education.

II. PhD in International Education
Also offered within CEHD, this program is a concentration within the PhD in Education program and is closely associated with CIE.

Overview
• Focuses on social justice and equity
• Designed for policymakers and practitioners
• Interdisciplinary curriculum – combines core study in international education with course work in economic, social and political development, conflict resolution, institutional development, language and culture and history
• Can be taken as major field (21 credits) or minor field (12 credits).
• All courses are taught by highly qualified graduate faculty with expertise in international education, research and development.

For more information please contact Dr. Beverly Shaklee at bshaklee@gmu.edu or 703-993-2388. For general admission information visit the GMU doctoral program.