Graduate Degrees in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

Graduate Degrees in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

CU Boulder鈥檚 graduate degrees in educational foundations, policy and practice are flexible programs with small class sizes that prepare students for diverse roles as educators, advocates and policy analysts.听

Develop expertise in policy analysis, research methods, program evaluation and school reform through the School of Education鈥檚 master鈥檚 and doctoral programs. In addition to gaining hands-on experience in the educational field through projects and practicums, you鈥檒l build strong and enduring relationships with leading baby直播app, researchers and community members.

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Degree Options & Application Requirements

Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice
Higher Education

Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice

Master of Arts in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice

Concentration in community-based change or evaluation and program evaluation
Must complete 30 credit hours of approved coursework
Must be completed within 4 years

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Fall & Summer Application Deadline鈥擩an. 15 for international applicants and Feb. 1 for U.S. applicants
Spring Application Deadline鈥擮ct. 1 for international and U.S. applicants听

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Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and Accelerated Master of Arts in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice

Open to CU Boulder students who have declared ethnic studies as a major
Can be completed in 5 years
May take up to 12 credit hours while in the undergraduate program that can later count toward the master鈥檚 degree

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Main Deadline鈥擬arch 1 of junior year
Alternate Deadline鈥擮ct. 1 for current seniors who have already spoken with the BAM baby直播app advisor and enrolled in at least one graduate course

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education with Emphasis in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice

Expected to have appropriate master鈥檚 degree and professional background
Can be completed in 5 years
30 hours of dissertation credit required

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Nov. 15 for international applicants
Dec. 1 for U.S. applicants

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Higher Education

Master of Arts in Higher Education

Must be completed within 4 years
Will complete 2 professional practicum experiences in higher education, a research-based capstone project and a summative writing project
Must complete 36 credit hours of approved coursework

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Fall & Summer Application Deadline鈥擩an. 15 for international applicants and Feb. 1 for U.S. applicants
Spring Application Deadline鈥擮ct. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Research Areas

Educational Planning/Policy
Higher Education
History/Philosophy of Education
Comparative Education
Educational Evaluation/Assessment

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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