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Tuition USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Kent, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Cultural Foundations at Kent State University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Cultural Foundations 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Kent, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cultural Foundations programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Thesis I
  2. Foundations of Education and Human Services
  3. Research in Educational Services
  4. Child and Adolescent Development
  5. Adult Development
  6. Life Span Development
  7. Learning Theories
  8. Social Contexts of Education: Contemporary Issues and Theories
  9. Classics in Philosophy of Education
  10. Multicultural Education Practice and Policy
  11. Multicultural Education Theories and Scholarship
  12. Classics in Philosophy of Education
  13. History of American Education
  14. Great Ideas in Education
  15. International Education: Foundational Issues
  16. Globalization and Education
  17. Anthropology and Education
  18. Social Perspectives of Education
  19. Seminar in Cultural Foundations
  20. Special Topics in Cultural Foundations

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Official transcript(s), statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. Admission into the Ph.D. also requires earned master\'s degree, GRE, resume or vita and an interview.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Kent State University 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 Kent State University

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Kent State University

Kent, United States

Kent State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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  • Language English