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Program Description
The MA program in Specialized Studies in Education is designed for individuals who are interested in studying education – specifically contemporary teaching and educational theories, principles, and practices and the social context of these aspects of education – but are not interested in obtaining initial teacher certification credentials.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Program Requirements
Course List
Course |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 24 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Additional Program Requirements
Culminating Experience
An integrative master's project: action research project, design study, or a paper synthesizing and analyzing prior research in the student's chosen field of study or focus.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Apply contemporary political, economic, historical, and social theories of teaching and learning and related research to real world educational settings in local, national, or global contexts.
- Investigate complex educational problems by recognizing that all education is contextual in time and place and involves people with multiple and intersecting identities.
- Identify ways to address complex educational problems by drawing on qualitative and quantitative research to outline possible strategies and solutions.
Policies
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University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Steinhardt Academic Policies
Additional academic policies can be found the Steinhardt academic policies page.