Certificate in Global Perspectives in Curriculum and Instruction
Certificate in Global Perspectives in Curriculum and Instruction
This certificate prepares students how to become effective teachers in an increasingly globalized world and explore what constitutes a valued and engaging curriculum for the community. You'll learn how to adopt a global lens to identify and address barriers to equity, inclusion, and global citizenship in educational settings.
Curriculum
| EDUC7301 | Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning In an increasingly interdependent world, well-prepared educators will move beyond nationalist perspectives to deeply examine global perspectives about how to be an effective teacher, what constitutes a valued and engaging curriculum, and how learning occurs across environments. | 3 |
| EDUC7305 | Globalization, Mobility, and Education This course addresses political and economic issues related to migration and education. It asks how cultural, social, political, and economic factors influence immigrant incorporation, and how educators can facilitate immigrant students’ opportunities for learning through changes in policies, pedagogies, and curricula. | 3 |
| EDUC7309 | Preparing the Whole Person for Global Citizenship The course will focus on the development of individuals and their role as global citizens. We will explore the whole person development of adolescents and emerging adults in the digital age—one marked by a participatory culture. We explore these questions while foregrounding the different strategies and methodologies of counseling, developmental, and educational psychology. | 3 |
Students will select 1 course from the options listed below.
| EDUC7306 | Language Learners in Global Perspective This course provides an overview of language learning and the situation of second language learners in schools. First, from a sociocultural perspective, we review processes of language learning and the challenges language learners face when they must simultaneously learn a language and learn a subject matter in that language. Then, we study how these processes vary across cultural contexts. | 3 |
| EDUC7307 | Perspectives on Disabilities and Special Education Conceptualizations of disabilities and approaches to education for students with disabilities vary around the globe. In this course, we will gain understandings of factors that influence societal and education systems’ perspectives on disability, as well as if, why, and how special education is provided around the globe. | 3 |
| EDUC7308 | Designing Learning Environments in a Social and Digital World With consideration to global shifts in interconnectivity, social interactions, and technology, what counts as knowledge and expertise has changed. This has significant implications for how we design curriculum and other learning environments. In this course, we will examine and evaluate different learning environments and various aspects within those environments. | 3 |
Requirements
- Courses: 4
- Credits: 12
Application & Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required, however, this fee is waived for select applicants.
Resume
In addition to your academic history and relevant work experience, please include:
- Any teaching or counseling experience (including any licenses already held);
- Any social justice related experience;
- Any language skills other than English (especially Spanish language skills) and;
- Any research experience or publications
Personal Statement
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
In 1,000-1,500 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.
Transcripts
All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent to our office. Please note the following:
- Only official sealed (unopened) transcripts are acceptable. An official postsecondary transcript must be printed on official institutional paper and include at least one of the following: an institutional watermark, the registrar’s signature, or the registrar's seal.
- Copies and unofficial transcripts sent directly from applicants are not acceptable, the transcript must come directly from the institution.
- If you are a current student and have not completed your undergraduate and/or graduate degree, the most updated version of your transcript is acceptable.
Official electronic transcripts are accepted when sent directly to gsoe@xyschool.net from the institution. When requesting electronic transcripts, you must manually type in gsoe@xyschool.net to ensure it is received by our office.
Mailed transcript(s) should be sent to the following address:
Lynch Office of Graduate Admissions, Boston College
Campion Hall 135
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Contact Us
gsoe@xyschool.net
617-552-4214