Rooted in economics and sociology, this Education and Social Policy program from New York University teaches you how to use statistics, data sets, and research results to formulate, implement, and evaluate educational policies for grades K-12 and higher education.
Education and Social Policy, M.A.
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Overview
Gain in-demand skills and experience to craft reforms and improve the quality of education, working for educational agencies, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations.
As a student in this Education and Social Policy program from New York University, you will work closely with faculty from NYU Steinhardt and NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service to learn:
- How to use principles of economics and sociology to analyze K–12 and higher education policies
- How to conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using large longitudinal education databases
- How to interpret and identify causal effects of programs and policies and apply conclusions to make policy recommendations
- An understanding of the policies already implemented as well as the need for additional policies in your chosen area of focus; you will be able to participate in quantitative studies to further evaluate existing policies and to provide evidence on the possible effects of new policies
- Principles of management, planning, and policy-making in the public and nonprofit sectors
Careers
Where can you work with a master's in Education and Social Policy?
- School systems, reform organizations, foundations, and nonprofit organizations such as New Visions for Public Schools or Teach for America
- Government education policy agencies like state or city departments of education
- Research organizations such as MDRC, Urban Institute, or Mathematica
- Advocacy or single-interest organizations such as the Annenberg Institute for School Reform, the New Teacher Project, or the Center for Education Reform
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- An Introduction to Sociology of Education
- Microeconomics for Public Management Planning and Policy Analysis
- Education and Social Policy
- Economics of Education
- Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Multiple Regression and Introduction to Econometrics
- Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
- Applied Statistics: Using Large Databases in Education
- Financing Schools: Equity and Adequacy in Public Education
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Duration description
Students have up to six years to complete the program.
- Credits 38 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Academic Requirements
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- GRE or GMAT - Not required, but may be submitted to demonstrate math proficiency.
- Proficiency in English
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for New York City
- 1819 - 3970 USD/monthLiving Costs
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