Study Curriculum and Education Studies abroad

After completing high school, students can enrol in a Curriculum and Education Studies programme at the bachelor’s level. The duration of this programme is 4 years. The general coursework for a bachelor’s in Curriculum and Education Studies contains the following core subjects: Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Educational Policy and Leadership, Lesson Planning, Social Justice, Special Education, Instructional Technology, Foundations of Curriculum, Theory and Practice in Teaching Diverse Populations, and Teachers as Leaders and Learners. The average cost of this degree is $21,000-$28,000 per year in the US.

This subject can also be studied at the master’s level. The duration of this programme is 2 years and usually culminates with a thesis. The general coursework includes the following core areas of study: Counsellor Education, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Adult Education, Religious Education, Media and Technology. Students leaning towards curriculum development will focus on advanced educational psychology, adolescent development, and the teaching of composition and foreign education. Students may also choose any of the above-mentioned areas as the focal point of their thesis. The average cost of this degree is $25,000-$28,000 per year in the US.

Pursuing this degree on a doctoral level will prepare students for research and positions of professors in universities. The duration of this programme is 3-4 years. This degree is research-based and any of the following subjects can be chosen: Educational Administration and Policy, Educational Psychology, Language and Linguistics, Early Childhood Education and Special Education. The curriculum development programme may also include classes on STEM Education, Instructional Leadership and Adult Education. The total cost of pursuing this degree at the doctoral level on average is $111,900 in the US.