Global Education

The Global Education focus area is dedicated to exploring the role of education in addressing global challenges and promoting cultural understanding. This focus area is designed to prepare you for impactful careers in global languages or global policy.

With our international education policy programs, you will explore how education intersects with issues of social justice, economic development and political change. This path prepares you to engage with international education policies, analyze their impacts and advocate for reforms that promote equity and access on a global scale. Whether working with governments, NGOs or international organizations, you’ll gain the skills needed to influence education systems and contribute to sustainable development.

Other programs focus on world languages. This area of study delves into the teaching and learning of world languages, as well as the role of language in intercultural communication and understanding. You will understand how to promote language acquisition, enhance cross-cultural communication and support multilingual education. This path is ideal for those who want to foster global connections and prepare students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.