World TOP 20! Complete Introduction to Johns Hopkins University's One-Year Master's in International Education Leadership (ITGL) | UP-STUDY Educational Center

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU), a top private institution in the United States in the field of education, offers a one-year Master of Education in International Teaching and Global Leadership, providing students who wish to further their studies in education with a new option.

| Johns Hopkins University Introduction

Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University is a world-renowned private university and the first research university in the United States. With a high-quality educational environment, JHU has consistently ranked in the top 10 of U.S. university rankings. Additionally, the campus atmosphere promotes innovation, and with abundant research resources, JHU has produced over 30 Nobel laureates.

In the field of education, the Johns Hopkins School of Education, which originated as a teacher training institute in 1909, officially became the School of Education in 2007. Since its establishment, it has quickly become a leading institution in educational reform in the United States. The mission of the School of Education is to solve policy and practice issues in education in a better way, promoting education knowledge globally, continuously improving teaching through review, and ultimately improving educational opportunities and people's lives.

Highlights of Johns Hopkins University (JHU):

⭐US News 2022 National University Ranking: #9

⭐US News Best Education Schools Ranking: #17

⭐QS World University Ranking: #25

| About the Master of International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL)

The International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort Master of Education (M.Ed) in International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) is Johns Hopkins University's first program designed to develop international education professionals. This program not only trains the much-needed education professionals but also aims to cultivate future educational leaders, policy makers, and program developers.

ITGL graduates will receive a Master of Science in Education degree awarded by Johns Hopkins University. In addition, ITGL offers a full range of student services, including accommodation placement, career planning, academic counseling, rich cultural experiences, and mental health counseling services.

Three Major Features of ITGL

- A research university with abundant academic resources

- A wide range of elective specialties, earn a degree in one year

- No GRE/GMAT required for application

ITGL Curriculum Introduction

The ITGL curriculum consists of both core and elective courses. There are eight core required courses, and students choose three additional elective courses based on their chosen specialty. The degree must be completed within 12 months with a total of 11 courses, amounting to 33 credits.

Eight Core Required Courses [24 credits]

- Explorations in Mind, Brain and Teaching

- Global Leadership

- Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education

- Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis

- Advanced Instructional Strategies

- Action Research for School Improvement

- Extended Learning

- Seminar in Teacher Leadership

Six Elective Specialization Courses [9 Credits]

To allow students to choose based on their expertise and future career development, ITGL offers six specialization groups for applicants to choose from, as follows:

1. STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Help students understand the concept, learning, and development of STEM education. Through this specialization, students will learn how to integrate knowledge from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, turning fragmented knowledge into a connected whole through STEM education.

Course Content

    - Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning

    - Foundational Concepts of STEM

    - Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development

    Note: This specialization requires related teaching or work experience in STEM fields

2. Creative and Innovative Education

    Based on research and practice, this course focuses on strategies and techniques for gifted education. Students will learn how to identify high-potential learners (gifted students) through in-depth understanding and analysis, as well as how to provide corresponding teaching materials and strategies for gifted students.

    Course Content

    - Creativity in Education

    - The Gifted Learner

    - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Advanced Learners

3. Entrepreneur in Education

    This specialization combines education with business studies, focusing on how to design business models, strategies, and cultural innovations for the education profession, cultivating entrepreneurial and forward-thinking education entrepreneurs and successful leaders.

    Course Content

    - Planning a New Venture in Education

    - Launching a New Venture in Education

    - The Sustainable Venture

4. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

    This program focuses on training English teachers to enhance their multicultural competence in cross-cultural educational settings, respecting learners' languages and cultures, thereby increasing learner engagement and improving learning outcomes.

    Course Content

    - Language Acquisition in TEFL

    - Language and Culture in TEFL

    - Program Evaluation and Learner Assessment in TEFL

    - Building Productive Learning Relationships for TEFL – 1 Credit

    - Promoting Active Engagement and Learning for TEFL – 1 Credit

5. Digital Age Teaching and Learning Technology

    This course helps students explore innovative online education products, innovative educational data management experiences and methods, and how emerging technologies can be used to design and implement new types of teaching classrooms and learning methods.

    Course Content

    - Technology and the Science of Learning

    - Emerging Issues in Digital Age Learning

    - Gaming and Simulations for Learning

6. Early Childhood Education

    This program focuses on early childhood education, guiding students through the analysis of children's cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional growth and development in various learning characteristics.

    Course Content

    - The Early Childhood Learner

    - Comparative High-Quality Practices in Early Education

    - Authentic Assessment and Measuring Child Outcomes and School Readiness

ITGL Tuition Fees (in USD)

Note: These fees are for reference only. For detailed information, please contact the UP-STUDY consultant.

| How to Apply for ITGL?

Application Requirements

- University graduate or current graduate, applicants from non-education backgrounds are also eligible to apply.

- University GPA 3.0/4.0

- TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.0

- Must pass an interview screening authorized by the school > Contact UP-STUDY for more details

Application Timeline

- Interview Deadline: 2022/3/21

- Application Deadline: 2022/3/31 *Rolling Admissions

Note: The application dates may vary each year. Please contact UP-STUDY consultants for the latest information.

How to Apply

- Contact the UP-STUDY consultant to learn about the program details and application process.