Dual Degree Program Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Higher Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Higher Education with Universidad de Guadalajara

The Dual Degree M.A. in International Higher Education offers bilingual students (Spanish/English) the opportunity to combine courses offered as part of the Boston College M.A. in Higher Education with courses offered as part of the M.A. in International Higher Education (Maestria en Educacion Superior) at the Universidad de Guadalajara (UdG) in Mexico.

At a Glance

How many credits?


Most students complete 16 credits of coursework at BC and 56 credits of coursework at UdG (a courseload equivalent to 16 credits at BC).Ìý

How long will it take?


Students typically complete the program in 2.5 years.

Where will my degree be from?


Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn two diplomas: one from each institution.

Curriculum

Students in the dual degree program must complete one semester of coursework in-person at the Boston College campus, in addition to one year of coursework in-person at the . The remainder of the program can be completed either remotely or in-person.

Requirements


  • Credits: 32
  • Final Applied Research Project

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Core Courses (4 courses/12 credits)

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ELHE7202Global and Comparative Systems of Higher EducationÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý3
·¡³¢±á·¡7603ÌýInternationalization of Higher Education3
UdG Course*Higher Education in Mexico and Latin America3
UdG Course*Regional Perspectives in Higher Education3

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*All UdG courses must be completed in Spanish, and all BC courses must be completed in English.

Field Experience (2 courses/4 credits)

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ELHE7776Preparing to Conduct Research in International Higher EducationÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý1
ELHE7903ÌýConducting Research in International Higher Education3

Research (1 course/3 credits)

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ELHE6460Interpretation and Evaluation of ResearchÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý3

Electives (3 courses/10 credits)

Students should choose one UdG elective and 2 BC electives, for a total of 10 credits. Below are a list of approved BC electives.ÌýPlease visit theÌýÌýfor an up-to-date list of current offerings.ÌýÌý

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ELHE7803Global Perspectives on Academic Affairs in Higher EducationÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý3
ELHE7804Global Perspectives on Higher Education Leadership and Management3
ELHE7805Global Perspectives on Student Affairs in Higher Education3
ELHE7806Global Perspectives on Higher Education Economics and Finance3

Program Completion (3 courses/3 credits)

Students should choose either 2 thesis courses at Boston College OR 2 thesis courses at UdG, and complete the BC exam for a total of 3 credits.

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ELHE7778Thesis Project - Joint SupervisionÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý1
ELHE7777Thesis Seminar - Joint Supervision1
ELHE8100Comprehensive Exam1

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Students pay Boston College for all Boston College credits andÌýUniversidad de Guadalajara for allÌýUniversidad de Guadalajara credits. Scholarship funding is available to students that qualify.ÌýThe Lynch School of Education and Human Development provides more than $11.4 million in financial aid to students each year. As a result, the quality of BC’s instruction, the benefit of our alumni network, and the impact a BC degree will have on your employment options is both affordable and invaluable.Ìý

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Application Information

Prospective students must be accepted by both institutions in order to enroll in the dual degree program. A pre-application interview is required before students can submit a formal application to the Admissions Office.

Please note that students must be academically proficient in both English and Spanish in order to successfully complete the program.

Interested students must complete a pre-application screening, including an interview with representatives from both BC and UdG (which is conducted in both English and Spanish).

Once cleared as eligible, prospective students will complete a formal application to the program, which includes:

  • An application form
  • A personal statement (written in English)
  • Submission of official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official language test scores

This process will be clearly communicated once the pre-application screening is complete. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Rebecca Schendel at Boston College no later than March 1Ìý(for consideration for a September start date).

Contact Information

For more information and to apply, please reach out to Rebecca Schendel, Associate Professor of the Practice at Boston College and Managing Director of the Center for International Higher Education.Ìý

Rebecca Schendel

Telephone: 617-552-1269

Email:Ìýrebecca.schendel@bc.edu

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