Overview

Students in this Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University examine and gain expertise in a range of areas of scholarship that inform the study of education, such as race and ethnic studies, disability studies, international education, media and popular culture, histories and philosophies of schooling, intergroup dialogue, globalization and transnationality, gender studies, migration, technology and access. Drawing from the humanities and social sciences, we train our students in interdisciplinary analysis, critical theory, and various methodological frameworks. Each programme is designed individually in collaboration with their advisor, based on personal and research interests, to foster critical inquiry into the cultural and social forces that shape issues of education and beyond.

The School of Education and the Syracuse University College of Law also offer a joint three-year J.D./M.S./C.A.S. programme, which adds an additional emphasis on Disability law and policy. Students apply through and complete their first year in the College of Law before applying to the CFE programme.

Why Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse?

Curriculum is designed for the student seeking a broad education with disciplinary competence, rather than a narrowly specialized programme of study.

We are committed to broadening public conversations about education, equity, antiracism, and social justice, and producing research, scholarship, and creative projects that address educational policy and practice, institutions, and underrepresented communities.

Students join a community of scholars dedicated to educational justice, collaborating on research and creative projects, and sharing feedback around student work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology of education

History of education

Philosophy of education

Sociology of education

Race and racism

Gender and education

Global/International Education

Popular culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study

Personal statement of goals. Please describe in approximately 500 words, your main academic interests and why you are interested in the Cultural Foundations of Education master’s program.

Professional writing sample (optional)

3 letters of recommendation

Resume or CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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