Program Overview
The Childhood Studies at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Childhood Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Childhood Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Child Growth & Development
- One course in cultural perspectivesChildren and Childhood in Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Literary and Cultural Constructions of Childhood
- Disciplinary Concentrations Each student will choose two concentrated areas of study, one from the disciplines in the humanities and one from the social sciences. 6 credits must be completed in each concentration. This will ensure grounding in two traditional fields of study.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE General required, or LSAT for PhD applicants. Personal statement indicating interests within childhood studies and reasons for applying to Rutgers Childhood studies program.
- 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 & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months