Overview

We examine the roles of social forces such as race, class, gender, (im)migration and economic restructuring in shaping differential trajectories and outcomes for varying learning communities. Students are trained in multiple theoretical and methodological traditions to conduct critical educational research across a wide range of settings.

Why Educational Culture, Policy and Society (ECPS) at the University at Buffalo?

The features of our Educational Culture, Policy and Society program include:

learning how to conceptualize, conduct, analyze and communicate scholarly research

opportunity to pursue research design certificates as part of your coursework, including certificates in applied statistical analysis, international education data analysis and qualitative research methods

providing professional development workshops to enhance your research capabilities and facilitate transition from coursework to dissertation and the job market

receiving individualized attention from a core group of highly accomplished research-focused faculty members

researching underserved populations (related to gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, second language and socioeconomic status) in educational and social environments nationally and cross-nationally

valuing mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative) in the service of broad-based research projects, with you gaining in-depth expertise in one methodology and fluency in the other methodology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative and Global Studies in Education

Education and Globalization

Sociological Bases in Education

Education and Socialization

Education and Social Stratification

Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Social Policy View 329 other PhDs in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

18198 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

18198 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8478 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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