Master of Arts in International Training and Education

The Master of Arts in International Training and Education will prepare students to become leaders in international education and use education both as an instrument of international development and a means of promoting cross-cultural understanding. This program is unique in that it offers students the possibility to focus their study on the non-formal education sector, both in the United States and internationally, allowing an in-depth look at the role non-formal education plays in such areas as community development and adult education. In a small class setting, students learn a grassroots approach to educational and international development that balances traditional and participatory learning methods and fuses practical and theoretical course work.

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

A total of 36 credit hours of approved graduate work.

• 18 credit hours of core courses;
• 15 credit hours of electives in an area of concentration;
• 3 credit hours of research methodology.

Students with extensive volunteer experience in development and training organizations such as the Peace Corps, VISTA, Americorps, etc., can earn up to six credit hours towards their degree for this experience. (Students will be charged tuition for these credit hours.)

The comprehensive examination requirement is completed in conjunction with the master's research project component EDU-685 Proseminar in International Training and Education.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work;
• scores from the GRE General Aptitude test;
• two letters of recommendation;
• a well-written Statement of Purpose;
• TOEFL score of 600 paper / 250 computer for all international students whose first language is not English.

Contact Information

School of Education, Teaching, and Health (SETH)
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Gray Hall, Room 119
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-885-3720
Email: educate@american.edu
www.american.edu/cas/seth/itep_index.cfm