Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Social Justice Education in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Social Justice Education offers an advanced degree pathway for students seeking qualifications beyond a master's while avoiding the doctoral dissertation process. This U.S.-based terminal degree caters to professionals aiming to deepen their expertise beyond graduate studies without committing to a full doctorate.
The EdS delivers a focused, integrated curriculum for post-master's specialization. At UMass Amherst, this Social Justice Education program requires completing at least 31 credit hours within four years, with a minimum of 18 credits at 600-level or higher coursework. All credits must be earned through university coursework during the program timeframe.
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. Please be succinct yet specific about your interest in social justice education and the ways in which SJE can support your future plans and professional goals. Your personal statement will doubly serve as a writing sample (no more than 3 pages).
Personal statement describing the applicant's prior experience with social justice education, professional objectives relevant to social justice education, and a description of what they hope to achieve through completion of the program
Official transcripts
Full r'sum
3 letters of recommendation (at least one faculty member)
Applicants are expected to show evidence of applied social justice experience, at least one semester of which is supervised. Examples might include classroom teaching, peer education programs, mediation teams, residence assistants, or community outreach 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.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Personal statement describing the applicant's prior experience with social justice education, professional objectives relevant to social justice education, and a description of what they hope to achieve through completion of the program
Official transcripts
Full r'sum
3 letters of recommendation (at least one faculty member)
Applicants are expected to show evidence of applied social justice experience, at least one semester of which is supervised. Examples might include classroom teaching, peer education programs, mediation teams, residence assistants, or community outreach 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.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276