MA in Education and Social Policy in New York United States | New York University

This master's program blends economics and sociology to equip you with statistical methods, data analysis, and research interpretation skills for developing and assessing K-12 and higher education policies. Develop sought-after expertise to design impactful reforms and enhance educational quality while preparing for careers in government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Learn to apply economic and sociological frameworks to evaluate education policies across all levels. Master techniques for performing statistical analyses on comprehensive education datasets. Acquire skills to determine policy impacts and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Build expertise in both existing policies and emerging needs within your specialization, enabling you to contribute to quantitative research that assesses current initiatives and explores potential new solutions. Study public sector and nonprofit management strategies along with policy development approaches.

Your academic journey starts with foundational statistics before advancing to sophisticated analytical coursework covering regression analysis and econometrics. The curriculum also includes essential studies in education economics, policy frameworks, and sociological perspectives. No previous background in statistics or education policy is necessary.

Choose to focus your studies in one specialized policy domain: postsecondary education, socioeconomic factors in education, global education systems, or elementary/secondary education.

The program concludes with a collaborative capstone research project that delivers hands-on experience in professional-level policy research.