Máster en Educación Intercultural

Program Overview

The Master in Intercultural Education (Online) from Universidad Europea de Valencia equips educators with the knowledge and skills to address challenges related to cultural diversity in the classroom. Delivered entirely online, the program emphasizes inclusive and equitable educational practices in diverse and intercultural contexts. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in promoting intercultural understanding and collaboration.

Program Outline

Master in Intercultural Education (Online)

Degree Overview:

The Master in Intercultural Education provides a comprehensive understanding of inclusive education and the implementation of educational mediation processes. It specializes students to work in diverse and intercultural educational contexts, equipping them to address current challenges within the classroom. These challenges include linguistic barriers, educational gaps stemming from differences in educational systems, cultural differences, and strategies for navigating them. The program emphasizes the importance of intercultural education in increasingly globalized societies where classrooms often include individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. It equips educators to address issues like discrimination, racism, social exclusion, and inequality.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of intercultural education and its application in diverse educational contexts.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to address challenges related to cultural diversity in the classroom.
• Foster the development of intercultural competence and sensitivity among educators.
• Promote the implementation of inclusive and equitable educational practices.
• Prepare students for leadership roles in promoting intercultural understanding and collaboration.

Outline:

Structure:

• The program is delivered entirely online.
• It consists of 60 ECTS credits.
• The duration is 12 months.
• The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Valencia.
• The program is divided into two semesters.

Course Schedule:

• The program begins on October 28, 2024.

Modules:

First Semester:

• Geopolítica de las Migraciones (6 ECTS): This module explores the geopolitical context of migration, including the countries of origin and transit, the conditions of migrants in the receiving society, and the impact of migration on education.
It examines international integration strategies, focusing on education and the labor market. It examines international trends in educational policies and curricular measures adopted in contexts of migration and cultural diversity. It explores the role of intercultural education in fostering dialogue and emancipation, addressing the inclusion of religious and non-religious worldviews in the curriculum.
• Didáctica Intercultural (6 ECTS): This module examines the planning, organization, and evaluation of intercultural interventions in educational and social settings.
It explores the use of critical discourse analysis to study socio-discursive practices related to intercultural education and the application of cultural relativism as an analytical tool.
• Psicología Intercultural (6 ECTS): This module delves into contemporary research in intercultural psychology, focusing on acculturation and identity construction.
It examines the origins, reproduction, and legitimization of prejudice and explores strategies for prevention and reduction in migration contexts and diverse cultural settings. It examines the management of inter-institutional cooperation networks for transforming the educational space and the socio-cultural management of cultural diversity. It explores techniques for identifying needs and opportunities for improvement in intercultural education and the application of action research methods.
• Mediación Educativa en Contextos de Interculturalidad (6 ECTS): This module explores trends in linguistic mediation and intercultural communication.
It examines intercultural mediation in legal settings, the role of intercultural translation in promoting social and cognitive justice, and the application of cultural mediation in educational and socio-health settings.

Second Semester:

Teaching:

• The program is delivered entirely online.
• The teaching methods include live virtual classes, recorded lectures, and online exams.
• The program features a dedicated virtual campus for learning materials, communication, and support.
• The program provides access to a library, a community forum for student interaction, and 24-hour assistance.

Faculty:

• The program is taught by a faculty of experienced educators and researchers in the field of intercultural education.
• The faculty includes professors with expertise in psychology, education, sociology, and related disciplines.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Teaching in schools with an intercultural focus.
• Training teachers in intercultural education.
• Developing educational materials (physical or digital) from an intercultural perspective.
• Coordinating cultural diversity programs in educational settings.
• Providing advisory services to educational institutions on intercultural matters.
• Managing intercultural education projects at local, national, or international levels.
• Conducting research in the field of intercultural education.

Other:

• The program offers a unique and multidisciplinary approach to intercultural education, encompassing psychology, pedagogy, communication, and conflict mediation.
• The program emphasizes the importance of involving families in the educational process.
• The program incorporates a variety of digital tools, including those related to artificial intelligence, audiovisual content, data presentation, classroom management systems, personalized learning pathways, and activity design.
• The program offers a "Clínica Educativa" where students can participate in real-world projects and provide support to educational institutions.
• The program includes a masterclass on "Mediation and Intercultural Intervention in Supervised Housing" in collaboration with the Fundación Amigó.
• The program offers a "Certificate in Sustainable Education" in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
• The program is accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA).
• The program is recognized by the European Union.
• The program provides access to a doctorate in education.