Pathway Map

International Master’s Program of Learning and Instruction

Pathway Maps

Explore four recommended two-year study pathways by career direction.

How to Use This Page

Each pathway presents a suggested two-year plan. Core courses build essential preparation, while recommended electives can be selected based on your interests, advisor guidance, and course offerings. Click a pathway to expand details.

Recommended Two-Year Pathways

Pathway 1 Academic Advancement (PhD Preparation)

For students aiming to pursue doctoral study and academic research in learning, teaching, and assessment.

Year 1

Core Courses

Research Methodology in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Learning Theories and Strategies (3 credits)
Instructional Design and Development (3 credits)
Academic Writing for Research Papers (2 credits)

Recommended Electives

Reading Seminar in Educational Journals (3 credits)
Qualitative Research in Education (3 credits)
Advanced Educational Statistics (3 credits)

Year 2

Core Courses

Master’s Thesis
Professional Practicum (2 credits)
Seminar on Innovative Instruction (3 credits)
Multiple Approaches to Assessment for Learning (3 credits)
Classroom Discourse Studies (3 credits)

Recommended Electives

Action Research (3 credits)
Learning Technologies and Instruction (3 credits)
Adaptive Instruction (3 credits)
Language Acquisition and Development (3 credits)
Images and Learning (3 credits)

Outcomes

Further Study

Doctoral programs related to learning sciences, curriculum & instruction, educational psychology, and assessment.

Academic Development

PhD candidate • Educational researcher • Research assistant • Curriculum / policy analyst

Pathway 2 Educational Technology & Corporate Training

For students interested in EdTech, instructional design, educational publishing, and organizational training.

Year 1

Core Courses

Research Methodology in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Learning Theories and Strategies (3 credits)
Instructional Design and Development (3 credits)
Academic Writing for Research Papers (2 credits)

Recommended Electives

Learning Technologies and Instruction (3 credits)
Images and Learning (3 credits)
Adaptive Instruction (3 credits)
Reading Seminar in Educational Journals (3 credits)

Year 2

Core Courses

Professional Practicum (2 credits)
Multiple Approaches to Assessment for Learning (3 credits)
Seminar on Innovative Instruction (3 credits)
Master’s Thesis

Recommended Electives

Action Research (3 credits)
Classroom Discourse Studies (3 credits)
Qualitative Research in Education (3 credits)

Outcomes

Career Directions

Instructional designer • EdTech specialist • Corporate trainer

Related Roles

Educational content editor • Curriculum designer (training institutes) • Learning experience designer

Pathway 3 School Practice & Bilingual Education

For students focusing on classroom practice, bilingual education, and school-based international education.

Year 1

Core Courses

Research Methodology in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Learning Theories and Strategies (3 credits)
Instructional Design and Development (3 credits)
Seminar on Innovative Instruction (3 credits)

Recommended Electives

Reading Instruction (3 credits)
Classroom Discourse Studies (3 credits)
Adaptive Instruction (3 credits)
Multicultural Education (3 credits)

Year 2

Core Courses

Professional Practicum (2 credits)
Multiple Approaches to Assessment for Learning (3 credits)
Seminar on Innovative Instruction (3 credits)
Master’s Thesis
Academic Writing for Research Papers (2 credits)

Recommended Electives

Action Research (3 credits)
Qualitative Research in Education (3 credits)
Learning Technologies and Instruction (3 credits)

Outcomes

Career Directions

Bilingual teacher • English teacher • Bilingual teaching assistant

Related Roles

International education coordinator • School-based curriculum developer • Program facilitator

Pathway 4 Overseas Education & International Development

For students interested in overseas education services, partnerships, and global education settings.

Year 1

Core Courses

Research Methodology in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Learning Theories and Strategies (3 credits)
Instructional Design and Development (3 credits)
Seminar on Innovative Instruction (3 credits)

Recommended Electives

Multicultural Education (3 credits)
Language Acquisition and Development (3 credits)
Learning Technologies and Instruction (3 credits)
Images and Learning (3 credits)

Year 2

Core Courses

Professional Practicum (2 credits)
Multiple Approaches to Assessment for Learning (3 credits)
Academic Writing for Research Papers (2 credits)
Master’s Thesis

Recommended Electives

Action Research (3 credits)
Qualitative Research in Education (3 credits)
Adaptive Instruction (3 credits)

Outcomes

Career Directions

Overseas education consultant • International cooperation officer • Global education project staff

Related Roles

Higher education administrator • International program coordinator • Education NGO / development projects

Note: Pathways are recommended plans. Actual course selection may vary based on course offerings and advisor guidance.