Overview

At the Sociology of Education MA program from New York University, we prepare graduates to pursue careers in research evaluation, education policy, government agencies, and youth and community service organizations. Many of our students choose to continue on to doctoral-level work in the sociology of education or a related field.

You will:

Identify the larger social and cultural contexts that shape educational institutions
Analyze educational problems and issues using the knowledge, concepts, and research methodology of sociology
Demonstrate an expertise in an area of specialization in the sociology of education through the production of a high-quality MA thesis
Acquire habits of critical thinking and systematic investigation to critique the role of education in society
Develop effective written and oral communication skills by applying the conventions of the discipline of sociology

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the master's program are well equipped to pursue careers in research and evaluation, education policy, government agencies, and youth and community service organizations. Many are also well equipped to pursue and succeed in doctoral-level work in the sociology of education or a related field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology of Education

The Learning of Culture

Principles of Empirical Research

Education and Social Policy

Statistics for Behavior and Social Sciences

Qualitative Methods in International Education

Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry

Survey Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Sociology Public Policy View 505 other Masters in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV

Statement Of Purpose

Letters Of Recommendation

Transcripts

Proficiency in English

Writing Sample - Please submit an academic writing sample (a course paper or its equivalent) of not more than 20 pages that you feel demonstrates your writing and analytic abilities. The sample does not need to display a knowledge of sociology or sociology of education.

Tuition Fee

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International

75636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

75636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

75636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 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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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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