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1. Where can I find more information about the MACIE program?
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/eflp/macie/
2. I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and wish to apply to the MACIE program as a Peace Corps Fellow. What is the first
step?
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers wishing to apply to the Peace Corps Fellows program must first apply to the MACIE academic
program and be accepted into the program, just as all applicants. In order to be considered for the “Fellows” program, returned
Peace Corps Volunteers must also apply for a Graduate Assistantship (as all other students) and indicate on the form that
they are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. They must also submit a copy of their “Description of Service,” showing that they
completed their service in good standing. This should be obtained by the Peace Corps office in Washington. See their website:
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whyvol.eduben.fellows
3. What is the purpose of the MACIE program?
The purpose of this degree is to prepare professional educators to be effective leaders in the internationalization of schools
and communities and to be positive facilitators of cross-cultural understanding. The focus of this degree program is to prepare
a global educator who is able to:
• infuse education policy and practices with cross-cultural awareness
• serve as a leader in internationalizing curriculum
• foster international educational partnerships.
4. What can I do with a master’s degree in cross-cultural and international education?
Since the MACIE program welcomes applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, there are
endless opportunities available for those who seek to increase their marketability by earning a degree in cross-cultural and
international education. Our current MACIE students have expressed an interest in working in international development, with
international organizations and non-profits, school policy reform, international and study abroad education, transitional
schools for prospective international students, and acting as school administrators and teachers. The inter-disciplinary nature
of the MACIE degree allows for our students to pursue any of these options, plus many more.
5. What skills would I gain from the MACIE program?
The required core courses serve to enhance research, analytical, and writing skills, in addition to the skills developed in
the student’s chosen cognate. The combined skills serve as a foundation of knowledge required to succeed in a multicultural
and global environment. With the increasing amount of diversity both in and outside the United States, having the skills
to successfully serve diverse populations requires the cultural sensitivity and awareness that the MACIE program seeks to
instill.
6. When should I apply?
Please apply by February 15th (or the Monday following this date if the 15th falls on a weekend) in order to be given full consideration for a graduate assistantship and other possible scholarship possibilities
for fall admissions. Students wishing to attend part-time may apply until April for the following fall. Only occasionally
do we accept applications to begin the program in January. If so, those applications are due by November 15th.
7. How do I apply?
Please click on the following link in order to access the application form and further instructions: http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/gradcol/page24959.html
8. How long does it take to complete the program?
The program is designed to be completed by full-time students in 4 terms, or approximately 2 years. Some students who satisfy
all prerequisite needs (including language) and elect to take comprehensive exams instead of completing an MA thesis have
finished in 3 full term (1.5 years).
9. Do I need a certain educational background to qualify for the program?
Bachelor’s degrees from all disciplines are welcome. MACIE welcomes applicants from a variety of fields and interests. However,
some background and/or experience in an area of education is preferable (formal or non-formal education) and prior study areas
of the social sciences is preferable as a background as compared to professional preparation, such as engineering or business.
10. Do you have to have a teaching certificate in order to be eligible for the MACIE program?
No, it is not necessary to have a teaching certificate in order to enroll in the MACIE program.
11. What professional background is required to qualify for the program?
MACIE welcomes a diverse student body that will enrich the program with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Therefore, we accept students at all stages of their careers, meaning, students that seek to enroll immediately after completing
their undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply, as well as students that have years of work experience within their chosen
fields.
12. What is the minimum GPA to be considered for the MACIE program?
A minimum GPA of a 3.0 for undergraduate work is acceptable.
13. Can I defer my acceptance to the MACIE program for a semester or a year?
Although it is not advisable, under certain circumstances it is possible to defer acceptance to the MACIE program for either
a semester or year. Please understand that due to the limited number of graduate assistantships available, we cannot promise
that if you choose to defer, an assistantship will be available to you at a later date.
14. Are graduate assistantships available for students in the MACIE program?
The MACIE program has a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available. Interested candidates should complete the Graduate Assistantship Application Form and send it to the MACIE Secretary. A link to that form can be found at our website: http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/eflp/macie/page55859.html
15. Are international students eligible to apply for graduate assistantships?
All applicants interested in enrolling in the MACIE program on a full-time basis, regardless of country of origin, are eligible
to apply for a graduate assistantship.
16. Are part-time students eligible for a graduate assistantship?
No, part-time students are not eligible for a graduate assistantship.
17. What is the minimum criteria in order to be granted an assistantship? (i.e. GPA, TOEFL, GRE scores etc.)
Students who are accepted into the program as full-time students and have applied to the program by the stated deadline will
be given full consideration for graduate assistantships. No graduate assistantships are guaranteed, however. Financial assistance
is provided on both a first-come and qualifications basis.
18. What are the different cognate areas?
Currently, we offer the following cognate areas: 1) Gender Constructs across Cultures, 2) Educational Development and Marginalized Populations, 3) Second Language Acquisition,
4) Public Health, and 5) Public Policy
19. If I am not interested in a particular cognate, may I create my own?
In the event that a student has a particular professional interest in an area that logically combines nine hours of courses
in the College of Arts and Sciences or other colleges across campus for another international thematic strand, that student,
under the guidance and approval of the advisor, may create his/her own cognate. Cognate courses must take the student out
of the area of “education” in order to develop outside skills which may then be applicable in an educational setting.
20. Can you get TESL certification upon completion of the second language acquisition cognate?
Currently, there is no system in place to award TESL certification upon completion of the second language acquisition cognate.
However, a TESL certificate is presently being designed and may be available by fall 2010.
21. Is it possible to pursue an additional degree, while pursuing the MACIE degree?
Yes, for example, one could pursue a doctorate of education, a second MA degree (dual) or even a certificate in women’s studies
while enrolled in the MACIE program. The most common dual degrees have taken place in one of the languages with the MACIE
program or while pursuing a doctorate.
22. What internships have previous MACIE students pursued?
Students have worked in formal and non-formal school settings in South Africa, Guatemala, China, and Vietnam. Two interns
have worked with indigenous populations in Alaska, while other students have worked with migrant workers in the northwest
Ohio region. Although most students have interned within a school setting, several students have also pursued opportunities
with non-profit organizations and NGOs.
23. Are there funding opportunities available for the internship requirement of the MACIE program?
Yes. Depending on the nature of the internship, various sources of funding may be available. Please contact Dr. Margaret
Booth for additional information: 419-372-9950.
24. Will I be able to complete courses online via distance learning?
Presently, the core MACIE courses,(Comparative Education, Cultural Studies in Education, and Cross-Cultural Human Development
and Learning), are not offered online. However, some of them may soon be offered as an on-line alternative course. Furthermore,
several of the research courses, in addition to some courses in cognate areas are available online.
25. Can I attend as a part-time student?
Yes. Part-time applicants are welcome.
26. Can I obtain a teaching certificate through the MACIE program?
Currently, we do not have a method of obtaining a teaching certificate through the MACIE program. However, alternative licensure
options are available through the Ohio Department of Education with BGSU cooperation.
27. When applying to the program, do I need to submit all documents together or can I send items in as they are ready?
Students may submit application items when they are available. The first step is to complete an application form for the Graduate
College. Once that office receives that form, they will begin a file for you and add your items as they come in.
28. Can I talk to a student currently enrolled in the program?
Yes. Please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Margaret Booth, at 419-372-9950 to arrange contact with a current MACIE
student or email macie@bgsu.edu..
29. Who can I contact for additional information?
Please direct all other inquiries to the program coordinator, Dr. Margaret Booth, at 419-372-9950 or 410-372-7350 or via email
to macie@bgsu.edu.
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