Program Overview
The Urban Education at Johns Hopkins University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Urban Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educating the Whole Child: Teaching to the Developmental Needs of the Urban Child
- The Social Context of Urban Education
- Teaching, Learning and Leadership for Successful Urban Schools
- School, Family and Community Collaboration, Part I
- Urban School Reform
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
As an international student, you must both fulfill the general requirements for admission, and complete the following additional requirements:
- Have your coursework evaluated by a credential evaluation agency if you have earned a degree or credits from a non-U.S. institution. To evaluate your degree, receive an assessment of the overall grade point average, and to receive a course-by-course evaluation, see the Credential Evaluation Agency section for agency contact information.
- Have completed a degree, equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\'s degree, before the admission deadline (see Deadlines section).
- Important: for privacy and security reasons, do not send bank statements or other financial documentation with your application. You will be notified by the OISSS when this information is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English