M.A. in Schools, Culture, and Society The masters program is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the field. Programs are tailored to build on the strengths and aspirations of students and to develop related areas of expertise that will be of value in their future professional work. Graduates typically work in education policy positions that demand a broad analytical understanding of educational issues. Admissions Admission requirements and application procedures are detailed on the Graduate Admissions website. Applications for Fall admission should be received by February 15. Late applications will also be given consideration; however, program enrollment numbers may limit late admissions. A personal interview with one or more members of the Schools, Culture, and Society faculty is recommended. An undergraduate and/or graduate emphasis in education, philosophy, history, sociology, or the humanities is recommended, although other areas of study may also be useful. Course Delivery Many of the SCS courses are offered in the evenings to meet the needs of students employed during the day. Courses & Concentration Requirements 1. Courses The Master of Arts in Schools, Culture, and Society is a non-thesis program. The program requires a minimum of 32 s.h. of graduate credit. Students complete at least 24 s.h. in Schools, Culture, and Society courses. Students take: - 12 s.h. in one Disciplinary Concentration Area, i.e., one of the three disciplinary areas of Philosophy, History, and Sociology;
- 6 s.h. in each of the other two disciplinary areas (12 s.h. total); and,
- 8 s.h. of coursework in a concentration area outside SCS appropriate to the student’s career and academic goals.
2. Comprehensive Examinations M.A. students must satisfactorily complete a six-hour comprehensive examination covering their disciplinary concentration area, and their two disciplinary areas of study and their concentration area. The examining committee may elect to hold an oral examination after the exam. 3. Former Social Foundations M.A. and Ph.D. Requirements Students enrolled prior to Fall 2011 may wish to consult the former Social Foundations M.A. and Ph.D. program requirements. |