Abstract
This paper is a discussion of the development of graduate programs in Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas. In 2010, our university made a conscious decision to offer an off-shore graduate program to Bahamian educators, at one specific site (one island), in response to a particular request. Today, we offer five different programs at three sites (2 islands) to teachers, school administrators, counseling professionals and organizational leaders across a range of institutional contexts. To date, over 20 professors from our School of Education have traveled in order to provide face-to-face off-shore instruction to Bahamians wishing to continue their education, in order to enhance professional learning and growth. Several of the administrators and faculty members who have been involved have begun to examine their experiences, individually and collaboratively, and are exploring the possibilities of future expansion of the international program, due to the success of the graduate programs offered in the Bahamas. This paper describes one of these sites, and the experiences of one administrator and one faculty member, of teaching, lessons learned, and suggestions for institutions of Higher Education considering developing off-shore graduate teacher education, educational services and organizational leadership programs.
Highlights
Overview of Graduate ProgramsGraduate programs introduce students to specific academic disciplines that prepare them professionally
Resumen: Este artículo debate el desarrollo de programas de posgrado en Nassau y Freeport, en las Bahamas
Throughout the United States, graduate programs at several colleges and universities have been at the forefront of academic discussions as retention and enrollment issues rise
Summary
Graduate programs introduce students to specific academic disciplines that prepare them professionally. The majority of graduate programs have sequentially based courses that guide students through required courses, electives and/or practicum projects, while introducing these individuals to content knowledge needed to develop essential, critical skills to achieve academic and career success. As graduate students advance academically and professionally, they begin to mature as leaders in their fields. Throughout the United States, graduate programs at several colleges and universities have been at the forefront of academic discussions as retention and enrollment issues rise. There remains a commitment to making the necessary improvements to the academic curricula, developing contemporary educational practices, and offering courses online or internationally to attract more students. It is imperative for graduate programs to prepare knowledgeable and conscious professionals globally
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