MS Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The MS examines education as a social and political institution: who it serves, who it excludes and how change happens. It covers history, philosophy, economics, culture and sociology of education, with depth in disability studies, inclusion and equity, and dialogue across difference.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: School of Education | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Either 30 credits plus an intensive exam, or 24 credits plus a thesis. Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry is required; the rest is designed with a faculty advisor. The Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies can be earned within the 30 credits at no extra tuition, and a joint three-year JD/MS/CAS with the College of Law is available.

Career pathways

Graduates work in policy and advocacy, nonprofits and philanthropy, higher education administration, conflict resolution and restorative practice, corporate training, K-12 leadership, and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Priority application deadlines are January 15 or October 1 depending on start semester. The program is open to international applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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