Flexible Professional Development for Teachers
The Master of Arts track in Education program is offered under the institutional name Claremont International University (a registered fictitious business name of Claremont School of Theology), in collaboration with Yalong Investment Group, LLC. This remotely accessible program is designed for K–12 educators seeking to enhance their professional skills and advance their teaching careers. Designed for flexibility, the program combines the expertise of leading scholars from CST and around the globe, providing a comprehensive approach to educational pedagogies, philosophies, culture, and leadership.
Courses are delivered through a variety of modalities, including synchronous and asynchronous online sessions, as well as intensive in-person experiences in both the U.S. and China. Select courses may also be offered in Chinese, further broadening accessibility for participants.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of educators is pivotal in shaping students into global citizens who can navigate complex and evolving realities. Teachers foster the holistic development of students, preparing them to become future leaders who will drive transformation in their communities and beyond.
This program bridges diverse educational traditions from the East and West, and the global North and South, integrating the most valuable pedagogies, philosophies, and cultural insights from around the world. Our Master’s degree equips educators with the tools and perspectives needed to thrive in today’s dynamic educational landscape and contribute meaningfully to the global enterprise of learning and leadership.
Curriculum
Our innovative collaboration gives students access to study with expert faculty at CST and other adjunct specialists in their fields.
The Master of Arts track in Education is comprised of the following 48-credit, 16-course program, each of which counts for three credits.
Core Courses – 12 credits (covering ethics, intercultural studies, philosophy, and research methodologies)
Track Courses – 12 credits (covering different aspects of education)
Track Electives – 21 credits
Summative Exercise – 3 credits
A particular area of focus may be chosen in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor.
Core Requirements (12 credits/4 courses)
- Ethics in Global Perspective
- Intercultural Studies
- Constructive Philosophy & Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Research Methodologies
Track Courses (12 credits/4 courses)
- Curriculum Design for Humanities Education
- Introduction to Cultural-Based Education
- Comparative Education: U.S. and Chinese Perspectives
- Field Internship
Track Electives (21 credits/7 courses) — Options
- Narrative Pedagogies
- Multicultural Education
- Teaching the Compassion Practice
- Education for Ecological Civilization
- Pedagogy & Teaching in Global Contexts
- Peace Education
- IFS in Educational Context
- Aesthetic Education
- Chinese Educational Philosophy: Kongzi, Laozi, and Zhuangzi
- Theories of Justice for Learning Assessment and Evaluation
- Early Childhood Education & Human Development
- Teaching for Transformation
- Advanced Field Internship
- Master’s Summative Exercise Preparation
Summative Exercise (3 credits/1 course)
Want to learn more?
Reach out to the Admissions Counselor for this program, Karen Gonzalez, by emailing kgonzalez@cst.edu or by using the below link to submit an inquiry form.
灵活的教师职业发展项目
克莱蒙特国际大学教育学硕士课程(Master of Arts track in Education program)是由克莱蒙特神学院(Claremont School of Theology)以另一注册商业名称——“克莱蒙特国际大学”
课程采用多种授课形式,包括同步和异步的在线课程,以及在美国和中国的密集型实地课程。此外,考虑到语言差异所产生的压力,部分课程还提供中文授课的选择,为更多参与者提供便利。
当今世界,彼此之间的联系日趋紧密。因此,未来的教育工作者一个至关重要的责任就是应致力于培养学生成为国际公民,能够应对复杂且不断变化国际形势。教师在关注学生全面发展的基础之上,还应该培养他们预备成为未来不同行业的领军者,进而推动社区及更广泛领域的深入改革。
本项目融合了东西方以及全球南北多种教育传统。将世界范围内最具价值的教育学、哲学和文化洞见融入课程内容。我们的硕士学位课程旨在帮助教育工作者提升未来教学的方法和视角,并帮助他们在当今充满活力的教育环境中不断提高,为全球学习与领导事业做出意义深远的贡献。
课程设置
我们创新性的合作项目为学生提供了与克莱蒙特神学院资深教师和教育学领域内其他专家共同学习的机会。
教育学硕士课程包含48个学分的16门课程,每门课程3个学分。
- 核心课程 – 12学分(涵盖伦理学、跨文化研究、哲学和研究方法)
- 必修课程 – 12学分(涵盖教育的不同方面)
- 选修课程 – 21学分
- 综合实践 – 3学分
学生可在导师的指导下选择特定的研究方向。
核心课程要求(12学分/4门课程)
- 全球多元视野下的伦理学研究
- 跨文化研究
- 建构哲学与批判性思维
- 研究方法导论
主修课程(12学分/4门课程)
- 人文学科教育课程设计
- 教育学导论:以文化背景为基础
- 比较教育学:中美视角
- 实地实习
主修选修课程(21学分/7门课程可选)
- 教育叙事研究
- 多元文化教育
- 教育关怀实践
- 生态文明教育
- 全球视角下的教育学与教学方法
- 和平教育
- 教育背景下的内部家庭系统
- 审美教育
- 中国教育哲学:孔子、老子与庄子
- 公正理论:教学评估与认定
- 幼儿教育与人生发展
- 教学转型与改革
- 进阶实地实习
- 硕士综合实践导论
综合实践(3学分/1门课程)