EdS Social Justice Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Education Specialist degree is an advanced terminal degree beyond the master's without the dissertation component of the doctorate. Graduates work as consultants, educators and leaders in social justice education, and may apply to the PhD after starting the EdS and transfer credits.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Social Justice Education | Intake: Fall only (applications due January 2; no mid-year admissions) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students plan their course of study with their advisors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of applied social justice experience (at least one semester supervised); one full year of related work beyond the bachelor's strongly preferred. Online application, personal statement (max 3 pages), official transcripts, full resume, 3 letters of recommendation (at least one faculty member). Deadline January 2; decisions March/April.

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.

Intake: Fall only (applications due January 2; no mid-year admissions)

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