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MA Educational Theory and Policy at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Dual-Title M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Policy and Comparative and International Education Dual-Title M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Policy and Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 36 credits is required, with at least 18 credits in the 500 and 600 series combined, and a minimum of 6 credits of thesis research ( EDTHP 600 or EDTHP 610 ). Courses include Proseminar in Educational Theory and Policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Students with a 2.75 grade-point average will be considered for admission to the master's program, and with a 3.00 grade-point average at the master's level for the Ph.D. program. Exceptions to the minimum grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests, at the discretion of the program.

Duration: 36 credits

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