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1. Overview
The growth of study abroad and international education programs in the past ten years has driven an increase
in the demand for professionals with advanced training in international education leadership, theory, and
advocacy all over the world. A master's degree is becoming the required academic level for mid-level and even
some entry level positions in the field.
2. Provide a one paragraph description of the proposed program. Be specific about what degree, major,
minor or option is sought.
To provide the future leadership of governmental, educational, and nonprofit organizations with necessary
tools for developing, implementing and managing internationalization efforts related with Cross-Cultural
Exchange and Training, Global Education, International Education Development. The M. Ed. and Ph.D. in
International Education focuses on education both as an instrument of international development and as a
means of promoting cross-cultural understanding.
3. Need
A. To what specific need is the institution responding in developing the proposed program?
External need – The need for leadership in international programs is rapidly expanding as universities reach
out to other countries to diversify opportunities for students.
Internal need – This program is a perfect fit to address the need for additional enrollment by expanding
degree opportunities in an area of national and international need.
B. How will students and any other affected constituencies be served by the proposed program?
This Master's program provides students with skills and knowledge applicable in the design, implementation,
management, and evaluation of international education programs in schools, colleges, foundations,
multinational corporations, and public and private educational and cultural agencies.
Examples of job placements for international educators:
•Colleges, Universities, and 2 year institutions: Work in an international student office, education abroad
office, or foreign language and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) department. There are many
specializations within each office /department such as advisers, teachers, specialists, and counselors.
•ESL Programs: Teach English as a second language within or outside the United States.
•Education Abroad Program Providers: Coordinate and oversee various programs around the world. Different
program providers offer different types of opportunities including studying, volunteering, working, or teaching
abroad.
•Law Firms: Practice law specializing in immigration or other related issues.
•International Education Associations: Work to aid international educators by providing networking
opportunities, publications, and advocacy support to help promote international education.
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•Accreditation Agencies: Perform credential evaluations for students planning to study in the United States.
•Local Community International Centers: Provide international student/community outreach programs
including: implementing international programs, finding homestay opportunities for international students,
and/or developing and coordinating community service projects
•U. S. Government: Work in any of a variety of international careers with the Department of State,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Congress, or Foreign Service.
C. What is the anticipated demand for the program? How was this determined?
In the M.Ed. program fifteen students are anticipated in the first academic year. Anticipated growth of ten
students in the second. In the Ph.D. program eight to ten students per semester are anticipated, with six
students expected in the first year.
4. Institutional and System Fit
A. What is the connection between the proposed program and existing programs at the institution?
The programs will expand on the current educational leadership program through a partnership with
International Programs. The expertise in leadership from the Educational Leadership Department will be
merged with the expertise in international issues from International Programs.
B. Will approval of the proposed program require changes to any existing programs at the institution? If so,
please describe.
No. The M.Ed. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership will overlap with the new programs but will not require a
change.
C. Describe what differentiates this program from other, closely related programs at the institution (if
appropriate).
There are no related programs within the Montana University System.
There are International Education Degrees (not leadership) at the following institutions:
• New York University - International Education
• George Washington University - International Education
• School for International Training (Vermont) - International Education
• Seattle University School of Education - International Education
There are also International Education Related Degrees at the following institutions:
• Harvard Graduate School of Education - International Education Policy
• American University - International Training and Education
• Boston College - International Higher Education
• Boston University - International Educational Development
• Columbia University Teachers College - International & Comparative Education
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Florida International University - International Development Education
Stanford University - International Comparative Education
University of Minnesota - Comparative and International Development Education
University of San Diego - Leadership Studies for International and Independent School
Educators
University of San Francisco - International and Multicultural Education
D. How does the proposed program serve to advance the strategic goals of the institution?
The programs will address each of the strategic initiatives identified in UM2020. As the program develops,
partnerships will be built with organizations that support international leadership initiatives. Graduate
student and faculty research will focus on international leadership adding to knowledge base of that discipline.
The versatility of the faculty in the delivery of courses will add to the dynamic learning environment available
at the University of Montana. Finally, these programs are truly Education for a global century where students
from all over the world can learn leadership in a global context.
E. Describe the relationship between the proposed program and any similar programs within the Montana
University System. In cases of substantial duplication, explain the need for the proposed program at an
additional institution. Describe any efforts that were made to collaborate with these similar programs;
and if no efforts were made, explain why. If articulation or transfer agreements have been developed
for the substantially duplicated programs, please include the agreement(s) as part of the
documentation.
There are no programs within the Montana University System that are similar to the programs in this proposal.
5. Program Details
A. Provide a detailed description of the proposed curriculum. Where possible, present the information in
the form intended to appear in the catalog or other publications. NOTE: In the case of two-year degree
programs and certificates of applied science, the curriculum should include enough detail to determine if
the characteristics set out in Regents’ Policy 301.12 have been met.
International Education Leadership Master's
CORE
Credits
EDLD486(OL)
Intro Stats
Core
EDLD 520
Educational Research
Core
EDLD 550
Foundation of Educational Leadership
Core
New Core
Cross-cultural Competence
Core
New
Globalization in Education
Core
New
Leadership across cultures
Core
Choose 6
New
Best Practices in International Programs
Leadership
EDLD 542
College Student
EDLD 552
Supervision and Evaluation
3
3
3
3
3
3
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OPTION 1
New
Sociology of International Education
EDLD 540
Finance of International Programs
EDLD 546
Federal/State Higher Education Policy
New
International Program Development
EDLD 668
College and University Administration
International Student Prespective (seminar or field
experience)
New
OR
12
6
Internship/ or experience
OPTION 2
New
Choose 2
Best Practices in International Programs
Leadership
EDLD 552
Supervision and Evaluation
New
Sociology of International Education
EDLD 546
Federal/State Higher Education Policy
New
International Program Development
EDLD 668
College and University Administration
International Student Prespective (seminar or field
experience)
New
EDLD
550
Primary (30
Credits)
Foundation of
Educational
Leadership
EDLD
542
College
Student
EDLD
694
Higher Education
Law
EDLD
544
EDLD
540
Higher Education
Finance
Federal/State
Higher Education
Policy
College and
University
Administration
Leadership
across cultures
EDLD
660
College
Curriculum
Adult
Continuing
Education
Cultural
Proficiency
Linguistic
Diversity
Politics of
international
education
Supervision and
Evaluation
Comparative
International
Education
EDLD
583
EDLD
546
EDLD
668
New
New
New
New
EDLD
552
New
Supporting (20
Credits)
EDLD
664
EDLD
667
EDLD
653
Community
College
American
College
Professor
School
Personnel
Strategic
Planning for
Technology
Ph.D. International
Foundtion (9
credit)
EDLD
662
New
EDLD
502
History of Higher
Education
Sociology of
International
Education
Philosophy
(Educational
Foundations)
Research (15 credits)
EDLD486(OL)
Intro stats
EDLD 520
Educational Research
EDLD 618
Educational Statistics
EDLD 620
Qualitative Research
EDLD625
Quantitative Research
Comprehensive Exams (1
Credit)
EDLD594
Comps
Dissertation (Min 12 Credits)
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EDLD699
Dissertation
91 Credits
required
B. Describe the planned implementation of the proposed program, including estimates of numbers of
students at each stage.
Students would begin enrolling for fall 2015.
6. Resources
A. Will additional faculty resources be required to implement this program? If yes, please describe the
need and indicate the plan for meeting this need.
Yes, additional adjunct faculty currently in the Office of International Programs and the English Language
Institute would teach some of the coursework.
B. Are other, additional resources required to ensure the success of the proposed program? If yes, please
describe the need and indicate the plan for meeting this need.
Additional adjunct salary will be required to cover the adjunct teaching requirements. The budget below
details the additional costs:
Adjunct salaries: $12,000 per academic year
Benefits: $12,000 * 18% = $2160
Course materials: $1000
Library resources (base budget addition) $10,000
7. Assessment
How will the success of the program be measured?
Completion rates will be used as an indicator of success. In addition follow-up employment surveys will be
used with graduates.
8. Process Leading to Submission
Describe the process of developing and approving the proposed program. Indicate, where appropriate,
involvement by faculty, students, community members, potential employers, accrediting agencies, etc.
The programs were developed collaboratively between the Office of International Programs and the
Department of Educational Leadership.