Program Overview
The Social Studies Education at The State University of New Jersey is a MEd programme in Education, 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 education. 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 Social Studies Education 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Studies Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Intro to Social Studies Education
- Analysis of Social Studies Curricula
- Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
- Materials and Methods in Social Studies
- Learning & Teaching in the Middle School (Social Studies)
- History of American Education
- Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality of Education
- Philosophy and Education
- Sociological Foundations of Education
- Anthropology of Education
- Gender and Education
- Urban Education
- Topics in Social Studies Education
- Making Citizens: Civic Identity, Learning, and Action
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications can be completed online or obtained from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 56 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (848-932-7711). Applications are due by February 1 for fall admission; this program does not offer spring admission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 998 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 566 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State 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- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 2 years