Overview
Students in the Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Social Studies Education programme from Rutgers University can expect to develop an interdisciplinary approach to conceptualizing and conducting research on problems within the discipline. They will become familiar with historical, pedagogical, curricular, cognitive, sociological, and political understandings of social studies education.
Career
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Education Programme are expected to influence educational practice in the United States and abroad through original research efforts, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in education, discovering exemplary educational practices, and contributing to local and national educational policy. GSE graduates most commonly go on to conduct research in higher education, policy organizations, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations concerned with education.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Proseminars
- Methodology Requirement
- Pre-Thesis Research
- Social Studies Education
- Dissertation Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 82
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A personal statement that describes why you are interested in studying education at Rutgers. We are especially interested in knowing what your research interests are and with which faculty members you would like to work.
- Academic Writing sample
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Official Undergraduate Transcripts
- Official Graduate Transcripts (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume (optional)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 52,446 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 52,446 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 30,540 AUD / year (≈ 21,648 USD / year)
Living costs
New Brunswick, United States
1,699-4,180 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
