International Comparative Education EdM

Check the Course Planning sheet in the Student Handbook for the most recent degree requirements.

Ed.M. coursework falls into four broad areas (at least 60 graduate level credits, including up to 30 transferred credits) and the completion of Integrative Project (IP):

Area 1: Core Courses (12 credits)

• ITSF 4580: International Comparative Education & Development Studies (Part 1)

• ITSF 4581: International Comparative Education & Development Studies (Part 2)

• ITSF 4009: Introduction to Research Methods in International & Comparative Education

• One additional Research Methods Course ((Not Limited to ITS Methods Classes)

Area 2: Cluster Courses (at least 18 credits)

• Courses counting towards the cluster must be faculty advisor-approved.

• Students considering a change in cluster must discuss the change with the faculty advisor.

• Transferred credits may be applied in this area.

Area 3: Transcultural/Area Studies (at least 18 credits)

• Courses must come from at least three of the following categories: topics, research methods, professional skills, and internship/practicum.

• Transferred credits may be applied in this area.

 Area 4: TC Electives (at least 6 credits)

• To fulfill the TC breadth requirement, Ed.M. students must take at least 6 credits that are at TC but outside of the International and Comparative Education program. This could take the form of two 3-credit courses, three 2-credit courses, or any other combination agreed upon by students and their academic advisors.

• All non-ITSF courses at TC count as TC breadth electives. Courses offered by other programs within the ITS department (anthropology) can also count as TC breadth electives if they are outside of the student’s cluster.

• Other elective courses can be taken outside of the ITS department or transferred from other schools.

Integrative Project (IP)

• Completion of an IP is required for the Ed.M degree. Please see the Guidelines for Master’s Integrative Project (IP) in ICEP Student Handbook.

• Students should consult with the faculty advisor about the IP at least one semester before the intended graduation date. The Faculty After the IP topic has been approved, the IP Advisor is available to guide students through the completion of the IP.

• Students who are working on the IP but are not registered for any other classes may register for IND 4000 or ITSF 4200 (if full time status is needed).

Transfer credit: A maximum of 30 credits may be transferred from other recognized institutions. Only graduate courses that have been (1) completed with grades of B or higher, (2) submitted on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution, and (3) granted/assigned credit on the transcript of that institution, may be considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the faculty advisor. After registering for the first semester, students should obtain and fill out an Advanced Standing Review (ASR) application from the Office of the Registrar and return it to the Office of the Registrar. Transcripts will be evaluated and sent to the Program Assistant, who will then contact the student with further instructions. The entire process can take several months.

Graduation

• Full-time students who transfer the full 30 credits can complete the Ed.M. degree within one academic year (fall semester, spring semester, and summer session); however, most students take 1.5 to 2 years to complete this degree.

• In order to graduate, students must apply online through the myTC portal. See the graduation checklist for details.  Once the IP is completed, the student’s faculty advisor must approve it through Degree Audit. Students must submit a soft copy of the IP to the Program Assistant. Students will complete a release form indicating whether or not they grant permission for the IP to be viewed by other students.