NYU Steinhardt offers three options to earn Master's degrees that prepare students to work in the field of education policy:
Each differs in the skills it teaches and each prepares students for different careers in education policy.
The three options are briefly described below, followed by links that help distinguish the degree programs.
The three programs share many common elements:
- a focus on urban education
- a concern for social justice and equity in education
- coursework and applied learning that connects theory and practice
- a strong sense of community among faculty and students
- strong links to community and research organizations that support schools
- opportunities for students to engage with faculty and researchers in projects related to policy analysis and evaluation through Steinhardt's numerous centers and institutes
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| Education and Social Policy | Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy | Sociology of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 | 36 | 40 |
| Length of Full-Time Study | 3 semesters | 3 semesters | 3 semesters + summer or 4 semesters |
| Part-Time Study Option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| % of Total Credits that are Required | 65% | 50% | 60% |
| Internship | No | Required | Optional |
| Thesis | No | No | Required |
| Final Capstone Project | Required | No | No |
| Final Portfolio | No | Required | No |
| Focus on Sociology and Economics | Yes | No | Primarily Sociology |
| Focus on Leadership and Advocacy | No | Yes | No |
| Coursework in Qualitative Methods | 1 course required | 1 course required; may take more as electives | Any 2 research methods courses by choice |
| Coursework in Quantitative Methods | 3 courses required | Optional, as electives | Any 2 research methods courses by choice |
| Work with Large Datasets and Statistics Software | Required | No | Optional |
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