Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Justice Education in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Social Justice Education PhD program requires completion of 52 credit hours. Applicants must hold a master's degree before beginning doctoral studies. Full-time status requires enrollment in at least six credits per semester, with certain campus employment positions mandating nine credits. The curriculum typically involves three to five courses each term. All program courses are conducted through in-person, on-campus instruction. Eighteen credits consist of mandatory core courses for all participants. Note that EDUC 797C cannot be applied toward the four required research methodology courses. Students may select either the youth or college specialization pathway, needing to complete 6 theory credits, 12 research credits, 6 elective credits, and 10 dissertation credits to fulfill the 52-credit graduation requirement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Social Justice Education admissions committee wants to know about your interest in social justice education and to understand how your prior personal, educational, and professional experiences have prepared you for graduate work in social justice education. Our goal is to admit outstanding groups of students who can contribute to the development of a learning community in which all members grow personally and professionally.
Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's degree that is related to social justice education, and have prior professional experience in related areas of teaching, counseling, youth development, civic engagement, social work, professional development of teachers and staff, education administration,student affairs, special education, and college residential programs. Applicants may also have certification in teaching, school counseling, and special education or school administration. Evidence of at least one full year's work experience in a social justice-related area beyond the bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
Personal statement that describes the applicant's prior experience with social justice education, professional objectives relevant to social just education, and a description of what they hope to achieve through completion of the Doctoral Program of Study. As part of the personal statement, applicants are also expected to clearly indicate their interest and background to conduct doctoral level research in social justice education in alignment with faculty interests.
Writing sample (i.e., published or unpublished article, chapter from a master's thesis, paper written for a graduate level class) that demonstrates advanced writing on theory, research, and/or practice appropriate to doctoral level scholarship.
O
Full r'sum/CV
3 letters of recommendation, at least two from a faculty member who has taught the applicant at the undergraduate or graduate level.
GRE scores are not required for completion of our application but scores can be submitted optionally and will be considered along with the rest of your application materials.
Grad IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT- 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's degree that is related to social justice education, and have prior professional experience in related areas of teaching, counseling, youth development, civic engagement, social work, professional development of teachers and staff, education administration,student affairs, special education, and college residential programs. Applicants may also have certification in teaching, school counseling, and special education or school administration. Evidence of at least one full year's work experience in a social justice-related area beyond the bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
Personal statement that describes the applicant's prior experience with social justice education, professional objectives relevant to social just education, and a description of what they hope to achieve through completion of the Doctoral Program of Study. As part of the personal statement, applicants are also expected to clearly indicate their interest and background to conduct doctoral level research in social justice education in alignment with faculty interests.
Writing sample (i.e., published or unpublished article, chapter from a master's thesis, paper written for a graduate level class) that demonstrates advanced writing on theory, research, and/or practice appropriate to doctoral level scholarship.
O
Full r'sum/CV
3 letters of recommendation, at least two from a faculty member who has taught the applicant at the undergraduate or graduate level.
GRE scores are not required for completion of our application but scores can be submitted optionally and will be considered along with the rest of your application materials.
Grad IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT- 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276