PhD Social Justice Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The doctoral programme prepares educators, counselors and school leaders to study, interrogate and theorise conceptual, empirical and applied knowledge in social justice education, integrating research with practice. Courses are in-person and on campus.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Social Justice Education | Duration: 52 credits (15 required foundational credits); full-time at least 6 credits per semester | Intake: Fall only (priority deadline December 1; final January 2) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Foundational courses include Critical Histories, Ideas, and Praxis in SJE; Social Justice Issues in Education; Alternative Paradigms: Critical Research in Education; and the SJE Doctoral Seminar, plus four required research methods courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree related to social justice education and prior professional experience in related areas (teaching, counseling, youth development, civic engagement, social work, student affairs, etc.); one full year of related work strongly preferred. Online application, personal statement, writing sample, official transcripts, CV/resume, 3 letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty). GRE optional. Interviews late February/early March. Priority deadline December 1 for fellowship consideration; final deadline January 2.

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 (priority deadline December 1; final January 2)

Duration: 52 credits (15 required foundational credits); full-time at least 6 credits per semester

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