University of Maryland College Park

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed. - Curriculum Theory and Development;M.A. - Education Leadership and Policy Studies, Social Foundations of Education, Curriculum Theory and Development;, Ed.D.- Education Leadership and Policy Studies;Ph.D.- Education Policy with specializations in Curriculum Theory and Development, Education Leadership, Education Policy Analysis, Higher Education, International Education Studies, Social Foundations of Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Education Policy, Planning, and Administration (EDPA) brings together people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse aspirations into a community of learners to wrestle with the tough issues of education policy, leadership, and reform within a social context of conflict, diversity, and change. Students are encouraged to become actively involved in both cooperative and independent inquiry, involving critical thinking about complex problems and ideas, and leading to reflective professional leadership through participation in graduate degree programs or non-degree professional certification options. Every program in the Department offers a combined emphasis on scholarship and professional preparation, focusing on the connections between theory, research, and practice.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above