About one-quarter are from other countries, where they have played key roles in educational policy, research, and practice. Instead of providing a series of specialized advanced graduate programs, we offer a single program with multiple options, which allows students to select the area and degree of specialization that is best for them. The program is designed to maximize flexibility and educational breadth without sacrificing depth. Students receive a broad preparation in teaching and learning, teacher education, and educational policy. At the same time, they pursue specialized study that provides in-depth understanding of a selected field.
Students can also choose to focus primarily on teacher preparation and teacher learning .
A third option is to focus on educational policy and social analysis . In addition, students can create a plan of study that cuts across fields. Our students gain a wide range of rich professional experiences while in the program. Doing research in a wide range of funded research projects. Participating in professional development and educational reform projects in Professional Development Schools and other school settings around the state.