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Education and Development

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The Education and Development Focus allows students to center their EPD coursework on the education systems in developing countries. Students interested in education and development may also want to refer to other classes offered by Teachers College.

The courses below are pre-approved for the Education and Development Focus.  Please keep in mind that not all of these courses are offered each year, nor is this an exhaustive list.   Be sure to consult the appropriate course bulletins and Registration Guides for the most up-to-date information.

U – SIPA G – Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
B – Business School L   – Law School
P – Mailman School of Public Health W – Fundraising Management
Y - Teacher's College  

Course Number

Course Name

U6460

Benchmarking Skills in Education Development

Y4091

Comparative Education

Y4050

Economics of Education

Y5590

Education & Development of Nations

Y4051

Education & Economic Development

B9455

Education Leadership Consulting

Y4094

Education Planning:  Education and the Middle East

Y4097

International Comparative Study of Educational Finance

Y4090

Issues/Institution-International Education Development

Y4199

Issues: Education in Emergencies

Y4013

Literacy and Development

U8882

Practicum on Education in Emergencies

Y4055

Resource Allocation in Education

Y4011

Social Context of Education

Y4151

Special Topics in Economics and Education:  Economics of Education

Y6950

Studies in Economics & Education