Overview

Childhood Studies from Rutgers University prepares scholars to critically examine the lives, experiences, and representations of children across time, cultures, and global contexts.

Drawing from the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences, the program emphasizes original research, theoretical rigor, and a commitment to social justice. Students explore topics such as children’s rights, education, health, media, and public policy, while contributing to the growing field of childhood studies through scholarship and advocacy.

Career:

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Childhood Studies program are prepared for leadership roles in:

Academia and Higher Education
Public Policy and Government Agencies
International and Nonprofit Organizations
Child and Youth Advocacy
Research and Program Evaluation
Media, Publishing, and Communications

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Pioneering Program: The first Ph.D. in Childhood Studies in the U.S., with a strong reputation for leadership in the field.
Interdisciplinary Excellence: Combines sociology, psychology, literature, history, anthropology, and more to provide a comprehensive understanding of childhood.
Research-Intensive: Students work closely with faculty on original research projects and are encouraged to publish and present their work.
Global and Inclusive Focus: Emphasizes diverse childhood experiences and promotes equity and inclusion in research and practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camden, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 9 other PhDs in Childhood Studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all post-secondary education, including completion of an undergraduate degree (and graduate, if applicable) with a minimum GPA of 3.2
Three letters of recommendation that indicate the potential for success in the Ph.D. program, with at least two from persons familiar with your work in an academic setting
Personal statement indicating your motivation to earn a Ph.D., assets you will bring to the class, a description of your background and experience, and how a Ph.D. will benefit your future
A writing sample of 10+ pages

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

216000 USD / year

≈ 216000 USD / year
Out-of-State

216000 USD / year

≈ 216000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

129888 USD / year

≈ 129888 USD / year

Living costs

Camden

United States

832 - 2048 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Childhood Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Camden

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners