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Overview
The degree supports a wide range of career opportunities at various organizations: state departments of education, city departments of education, academic research centers, not for profit organizations, educational foundations, or education/social policy think tanks. The Social and Cultural Studies in Education degree at University of Kansas in provides graduate students a 31 credit hour program, culminating with a capstone project.
Students in the program complete a variety of courses, focusing on foundational questions such as:
- How has the present educational system developed, in the U.S. and worldwide?
- How does poverty and inequality affect the school performance of children?
- What knowledge should schools aim to impart?
- How can education help achieve a more just, democratic and multicultural society?
- What are the ethical responsibilities of teachers and other educators in an unequal and changing society?
- What are the competing purposes of education, and how do we make choices among them?
This program offers an individualized student experience that addresses big questions in education and can be completed in less than two calendar years. The goal of the program is to prepare thoughtful and effective educators for a variety of settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Research in Education
- History of Education and Culture in America
- Foundations of Multicultural Education
- Sociology of Education
- Philosophy of Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Social Work Area & Cultural Studies View 3576 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- The GRE is not required for the master's in social & cultural studies in education
- One official copy of your academic transcripts
- Resume or c.v.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose: indicate relationship of intended program of study to career goals
- English Proficiency requirement: TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores for international students and domestic non-native English speakers
- Regular admission requires a bachelor’s degree and a grade-point average (GPA) of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) from a regionally accredited institution, like KU, or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor’s degree requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
18473 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18473 USD per year during 12 months. -
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In-State
8002 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8002 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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