Educational Policy, MA
Explore how research, policy and practice intersect in this program and learn to translate evidence into meaningful action. You'll graduate ready to develop and advocate for effective, evidence-based education policies.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Students interested in attaining a degree or certificate within education are encouraged to explore the wide range of degree options offered by MLFC.
Degree description
Educational Policy master's description
The Master of Arts program in educational policy is well suited for you if you want to deepen their understanding of how to translate research to policy and practice, communicate and engage with stakeholders, and propose effective research-based policies. You also develop fundamental skills in analyzing and interpreting educational data.
This program is designed as a cohort model. It provides a supportive environment for you to take a sequence of core courses with your peers and to learn from professors who are experts in their fields. The program also provides you with the flexibility to select elective courses and individualize your experience to suit your specific interests and aspirations.
In the culminating experience in the final semester, you use your new knowledge and applied research skills to design and execute an individual or group project.
Why study educational policy at ASU?
At the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, you'll become part of a vibrant community of changemakers who connect people and ideas to make education more impactful.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EPA 593)
Required Core (15 credit hours) Restricted Electives or Research (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
EPA 532 Becoming an Informed Consumer of Education Research (3)
EPA 555 Translating Research for Educational Change (3)
EPA 556 Data Analysis for Education Decision Makers (3)
EPA 559 Systematic Inquiry for Problem Solving (3)
EPA 565 Critical Topics in Education Policy (3)
EPA 593 Applied Project (3)
For electives or research, students should see the academic unit for the approved course list.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Evaluate different types of education research.
- Evaluate key issues in educational policy.
- Design applied research to investigate educational policy issues.
Evaluate different types of education research.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program. The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree. GRE scores are not required for admission.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this educational policy master's degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to expand or pursue careers that involve the use and interpretation of data. This program is also suited for those who want to pursue doctoral degrees in education after graduation.
Examples of possible positions include:
- grants administrator
- policy analyst
- program and project manager
- research and data analyst
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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ED 118
GraduateEducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
