Overview
This interdisciplinary coursework at Rutgers University is the foundation for a series of investigations culminating in the dissertation through which students develop their expertise as scholars in Childhood Studies.
Features
- Throughout their studies, students in the Ph.D. program work closely with their advisors and other members of the faculty.
- Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their plans for graduate study with members of the faculty. The doctoral program prepares both scholars capable of innovative interdisciplinary research in childhood studies and leaders in child-related social practice and policy.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Child Growth & Development
- Children & Childhood in Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Children & Media
- Children & Migration
- Literary & Cultural Constructions of Childhood
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Childhood Studies View 8 other PhDs in Childhood Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement indicating interests within childhood studies and reasons for applying to Rutgers Childhood studies program.
- We also require a writing sample from Ph.D applicants. Ph.D program does not accept non-matric applicants. Non-matric for MA Program only. Only 6 non-matric credits will be counted toward doctoral degree.
- GRE requirement.
- TOEFL score of 94 is required and each section must be above a 22. For IELTS scores, a minimum of a 7.0 is required with a 6.5 for each section.
- In your personal statement please indicate your interest in childhod studies generally as well as the Rutgers-Camden program specifically. Why are you applying to this program in particular?
Tuition Fee
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International
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
19824 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19824 USD per year during 36 months.
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Scholarships Information
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