Master of Arts in Educational Studies
The Master of Arts in Educational Studies program is designed
for students who wish to pursue advanced studies and research in
education and for those interested in educational careers in
areas other than classroom teaching. The Department of Education
provides the opportunity to study a wide range of topics in
education with a strong concentration in science and mathematics
education, urban education, gender studies in education, and the
cultural and social analysis of learning.
Students in the educational studies program are required to take
a total of ten courses. These include at least seven
courses in Education and an additional two to three
guided elective courses in their field of interest. Students are
required to complete an internship, project, or thesis as part
of their degree program. Students who desire to undertake a
thesis must have approval from their faculty advisor upon
matriculation and are strongly encouraged to discuss the
proposed research with a faculty member at the time of applying
to the program. Those students choosing to develop a project or
to undertake an internship should identify a faculty member who
can supervise their project or internship by the end of the
first semester of study. Students selecting an internship may
work in a variety of educational settings, including publishing
and curriculum development companies, community organizations,
and state and local educational agencies. Students undertaking a
project may design and conduct a research project or may
participate in educational projects and research developed by
members of the Department of Education or by educators and
researchers from other institutions. Theses, projects, and
internships all need approval from the M.A. program director. Interested applicants
should contact Sabina Vaught for more information about this program.
Specific research topics being developed by our faculty include:
- Gender studies examined through historical, political, and socio-cultural lenses
- Policy and practice investigations related to urban education
- Theoretical scholarship emphasizing feminist theory, Critical Race Theory, and qualitative methodologies
- Social context of education analyses, with particular attention to race, gender, and class
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