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May 01, 2026
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EDU 3950 - EDUCATION POLICY: A GLOBALPERSPECTIVE
credits: 6.0
This course will address the implementation of national education policy initiatives in various countries throughout the globe. Students will analyze current debates in the fields of international and comparative education to understand how different theories of education and development influence policy, priorities, and programs of international, national and local institutions. The course will expose students to the diverse approaches to education and develop an understanding of the nature of education policy in the United States in comparison to other nations. Finally, the course will offer the students the chance to visit countries studied in the course to observe and interact with educational institutions and policy-makers. Objectives: A) Identify and analyze the salient social, political, cultural, economic, and other factors that affect education policies in selected countries; B) Analyze the effectiveness of a particular education policy in a specific country and compare/contrast that policy to other educational systems; C) Articulate the process by which education policies are enacted and the ways in which adopted policies are consistent with the cultural, political and economic values; D) Describe how international organizations steer global education policy initiatives. Method of Instruction: Interviews, discussions, and readings. Method of Evaluation: Daily discussion questions 25, Country Presentation 50, Policy Analysis Paper 50, Cultural Demonstration 20, Interview 30, Participation (graded by the participation rubric) 25. Meets *GLP and *LAS (Liberal Arts and Science) Distribution Requirements. TRAVEL COURSE, FEES ASSOCIATED.
Prerequisite(s): SIGNATURE REQUIRED and EDU 1010 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
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