Master of Arts in Comparative Education

Graduates of the program are expected to achieve several core competencies aimed at leadership and research in the field:

• Analytical Mastery: Ability to analyze and synthesize educational theories and practices across diverse frameworks.
• Problem-Solving: Expertise in designing ethical and impactful solutions for pressing educational needs at both local (Qatar) and global levels.
• Research Proficiency: Competence in empirical research methodologies to inform and drive meaningful educational reform.
• Leadership & Ethics: Development of ethical leadership skills capable of navigating various sociopolitical and cultural contexts.
• Cultural Contextualization: Ability to study education through a “multiplex” lens that balances Islamic heritage with global influences and national priorities.

Applicants seeking admissions to the Master of Arts in Comparative Education should have a bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies, education, sociology, psychology, teacher training, or a related field, with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized institution.

Applicants with bachelor’s degrees in areas of study that are not related to the aforementioned fields must demonstrate that they have completed post-bachelor’s coursework in education (e.g., a diploma or certificate) to indicate their foundational knowledge.

First Year – First Semester

GERL101B1 – German I (B1 Track) – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL1001 – Upper-Intermediate English – 3 Credit Hours
MGT101 – Principles of Management – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Comparative Theories and Methods in Education – 3 Credit Hours
Islamic Educational Philosophies and Practices in Child Education – 3 Credit Hours
Child Development, Pedagogy, and Culture – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Educational Research Methodologies – 3 Credit Hours
Comparative Ethics in Educational Processes – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Comparative Theories and Methods in Education – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Concentration Courses (Choose One Track – 6 Credit Hours):

Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Technology
Comparative Curriculum Design and Assessment – 3 Credit Hours
Technology in Teaching and Learning – 3 Credit Hours

OR

Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership: Values, Contexts, and Strategies – 3 Credit Hours
Leadership for Excellence in Education – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Course (Choose One – 3 Credit Hours)

Creative Pedagogies: Play, Narrative, Inquiry, and Dialogue – 3 Credit Hours
Educational Traditions and Reforms in Muslim-Majority Contexts – 3 Credit Hours
Comparative Classics in Education – 3 Credit Hours
Art, Aesthetics, and Beauty in Education – 3 Credit Hours
Quantitative Methods and Analysis – 3 Credit Hours

Thesis

Thesis – 9 Credit Hours