Our Master of Arts in educational policy and foundations is designed as a traditional master's program with an emphasis on leadership and research in public and private K-12 schools, higher education and other educational organizations and agencies. It is developed for those who wish to combine the study of foundations in education with research in an area of interest. Students this program complete 12 credits of foundational courses, six credits' worth of research courses, and 15 elective credits. Graduates of this program have gone on to pursue careers in educational research or nonprofit organizations, or to continue their education in a doctoral program. The goal of our graduate programs is to engage the professional educator (teacher or other human-service organization leader) in extended critical reflection on principles, practices and rationales of human service leadership in contemporary society. Specifically, the program seeks to develop educational and human-service leaders with expertise in historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of educational policy issues. Our programs are designed to accommodate the working professional, and content is composed to reflect diversity in student backgrounds, interests and professional objectives.<br><br>Graduates of Marquette's master's program in educational policy and foundations (EDPF) can expect to be able to: Analyze the quality of research tools used to conduct educational research that addresses current policy issues in education. Frame educational issues in historical context of American education. Construct philosophical foundation for educational practice Use theoretical and/or research perspectives to analyze political, social, economic, legal and/or cultural issues in education.