College of Education

Whether you are a classroom teacher, school leader or university personnel, this program will prepare you for a career in Education Policy. Careers may range from Research and Evaluation Analysts in school districts, to Directors of Research for policy centers in the state, to K-12 and university settings.

This degree offers a flexible range of courses, including research methods, critical topics in education policy, language policy, privatization, education reform and law. Through these courses, you will prepare to critically evaluate research findings in relation to policy and examine the relationship between federal, state and local enactment. You will also have the opportunity to explore current research, policy debates and implementation efforts around market-based approaches to educational reform.

In your final semester, you will carry out a research project in consultation with your advisor or engage in a legislative internship to deepen the knowledge you have accumulated during your studies.

If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Adriana Miramontes at agaribay@email.arizona.edu.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.