Education Policy, MSEd

Philosophical Aspects of Education Policy
School and Society in America
American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice
Sociology of Education
Politics and Education
Economic Aspects of Educational Policy
Applied Research Methods to Inform Policy and Practice
Introductory Statistics for Educational Research
Introduction to Applied Quantitative Methods for Education Research: Pre-K to 20 (Recommended)
Economics of Education in Developing Countries
Sociology of Education
Economic Aspects of Educational Policy
Child Development and Social Policy
Education Finance Policy
Education Policy Issues
Politics of School Reform
Schools as Organizations
Teachers and Teaching Policy
Risk, Resilience, and Prevention Science
Education Policy Research Practicum 1

Fulfills MSEd Comprehensive examination

Candidates for the M.S.Ed. degree must demonstrate knowledge of the field of education beyond the area of specialization. This requirement is met by satisfying the distribution requirement. To meet the distribution requirement, students must complete one approved graduate level (500 and above) GSE course outside the student’s area of specialization, earning a grade of “B” or better. Students should check with their program manager for a list of courses approved to fulfill the distribution requirement.

Elective courses may be taken at any school at Penn. Any of courses listed in #1, #3 and #4 can qualify as elective courses as long as they are not fulfilling other degree requirements. Courses must be at the 500 level or above and taken for a letter grade (no pass/fail). Students must consult their academic advisor before enrolling in any course outside of the GSE.