

Fall: February 1.
Spring: October 1. Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Students interested in full-time study will only be admitted for the Fall term. Students interested in part-time study may apply for admission to either the Fall or Spring term.
The MA in Education and Social Policy at Steinhardt/NYU:
The MPA at Wagner/NYU (from the Wagner School Website on programs):
In addition to a strong academic record, students must demonstrate math proficiency through Algebra II either by submitting GRE or GMAT scores or through recent college-level math coursework with grades of B+ or better.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to take one of the following English proficiency exams: TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic. See more information on English proficiency testing.
Detailed Special Instructions for International Applicants are available in the Graduate Admissions Guide.
No, the GRE is not required for the MA program. Applicants must demonstrate math proficiency through Algebra II. If you did not take college-level math through Algebra II, we recommend you take and submit GRE scores.
Yes, please submit two letters from professors or former employers from the last five years. These should speak to your potential interests and abilities in education policy, if possible.
Yes. See the Steinhardt Graduate Application Guide.
Two letters of recommendation and a personal statement on why you want to study education policy.
No, an interview is not required for admission.
Letters of recommendation are submitted through the online application.
Send all other materials directly to the admissions office.
Office of Graduate Admissions
NYU Steinhardt
82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003-6680
steinhardt.gradadmissions@nyu.edu
Successful candidates have scored at or above 100 on the internet-based exam; 250 on the computer-based exam; or 600 on the paper-based exam.
Successful candidates for admission will demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement either at the undergraduate level or from previous graduate-level course work from accredited institutions.
Students may complete the 40-credit program on a full- or part-time basis. Tuition and fees are on a per-credit basis and for typical full-time and part-time programs of study for the current or upcoming academic year. Expect tuition and fees to increase annually by 3-6%. You'll also find estimated expenses for housing, books and supplies, transportation, and health insurance. The Graduate Admissions site offers detailed information on applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Yes. See Graduate Financial Aid.
All applicants who are interested in being considered for school-based scholarships MUST complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going to the FAFSA website and submitting it electronically to NYU. See more information.
The deadline for submitting the form to NYU is March 1 for the Fall term and November 1 for the Spring term.
NYU Steinhardt is committed to assisting graduate applicants in the process of financing their education. One way we do this is by offering partial tuition scholarships (such as the Centennial Scholarship for new part-time master's students), fellowships, and assistantships that are based on merit and financial need. These types of aid are comparatively uncommon for part-time students, however. Other forms of aid, such as loans, college work-study, and student employment can help part-time students complete their advanced degrees. For more information, visit our financial aid website.
NYU Steinhardt encourages international applicants to investigate scholarship support offered by their home country to support their studies at NYU. Master's and advanced certificate applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and eligible for federal financial aid may receive consideration for school-based financial aid. Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible for non-NYU sources of funding. See more information.
Course requirements may be waived based on the applicant's undergraduate coursework and at the discretion of advisers in the Education and Social Policy program. Waiving will allow students greater flexibility in pursuing coursework relevant to their specific interests. Six credits of advanced standing/transfer credit may be applied toward the MA degree. Any advanced standing/transfer credit is permitted at the discretion of program advisers. To receive approval for advanced standing/transfer credit, you need to submit a catalogue description of the course, including a syllabus, and have a grade of B or better. Coursework must have been completed no more than three years prior to the application for credit transferral. Only graduate-level courses may count towards the degree. No undergraduate credits may transfer (although some requirements may be waived based on the applicant's undergraduate coursework, with an adviser's approval, allowing other electives to be taken).
Yes, absolutely. If you are interested in education policy issues, this program is for you. The program imparts methodological and theoretical knowledge, and gives students the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in their area of interest. Undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimum math requirement.
We welcome students from both types of background, including those who may have experience working in education but wish to switch career paths and pursue policy work, as well as those with undergraduate degrees from a variety of academic disciplines, provided the minimum math requirement is met (that is math through the algebra II level).
On-campus housing at NYU is limited. Most graduate students live off-campus. On the bright side, rents in the New York City have experienced a downturn recently. Graduate Admissions serves as the liaison office to NYU Housing so general questions about the process may be directed to them. See more information on graduate student housing.
Decisions are typically emailed out from Graduate Admissions beginning in late March for Fall applications and in late November for Spring applications. If you have not received a response by mid-April for fall applications or early December for spring, please contact them directly at (212) 998-5030 or steinhardt.gradadmissions@nyu.edu.
We do not offer classes on Fridays and most of our classess are offered in the late afternoon or early evening. If you would like to attend a class, please email us at steinhardt.edandsocialpolicy@nyu.edu.
We host an in-person Information Session and an online session in the Fall. We do not host information sessions during the spring or summer. See fall information session dates; you can also view a recording of the online session if you couldn't make it to either session.
Please also check the Graduate Admissions website for events a Steinhardt representative will be attending in different cities across the US and iaround the world.
We recommend you attend one of our online Information Sessions, where you will be able to hear about the program from faculty, advisers, and current students. To RSVP, please visit the Information Session website. If you can't attend, you can also be sent a link to watch the recording of the session. To receive the link of the recording or if you wish to ask specific questions, please email steinhardt.edandsocialpolicy@nyu.edu.
You can also email our ASH Ambassadors to connect directy with a current Master's student in the department.
We do not send materials via mail. Detailed information about the MA degree can be found on this web site, including course requirements and faculty biographies. After reviewing the website, if you have additional questions, please email steinhardt.edandsocialpolicy@nyu.edu.
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The program can be completed in 3 semesters if you are enrolled full-time. Part-time enrollment is permitted and will, of course, take longer.
This MA program, like all academic programs at NYU, is approved by New York State. There is no accreditation body relevant to this program so accreditation is not available or required.
We do not offer a doctoral degree in Education and Social Policy at this time. Please visit our list of academic programs to identify doctoral programs at Steinhardt in the field of education.
We have approximately 20 students in each class.
Yes, you may work full time and still take classes although some flexibility with hours of work will be necessary to fit in a few of the classes, which may be offered late in the afternoon. Many of the courses at the beginning of the curriculum have multiple sections, with choices of times to attend.
Not all courses will be offered each semester; however, courses are scheduled such that full-time and part-time students will be able to complete the program within three semesters for full-time students, and as few as four semesters for part-time students.
Many of our academic year courses are offered in the late afternoon or early evening.
We do not currently or plan to offer courses online. We understand that this is an attractive option to many, and we may consider it in the future.
We do not offer exclusively summer graduate programs, but some of the courses in Education and Social Policy, such as Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Statistics are often offered in summer. With careful planning in conjunction with their adviser, part-time students could fulfill certain program requirements.
You can participate in an internship, although one is not required. An internship is most likely to fit student schedules during the summer. The final capstone project, a program requirement pursued during the student's last semester, is a professional education policy evaluation that serves as an introduction to doing actual policy work.
The curriculum includes three electives that allow students to focus on their area of concentration, along with a capstone project in which students analyze a particular policy area in-depth. Students whose undergraduate coursework enables them to waive coursework will have further opportunities to pursue specialized coursework related to their interests.
Steinhardt offers several study abroad programs in education that may interest students. You will work with your academic adviser to select a course that's right for you.
NYU's Wasserman Career Center provides assistance to all graduate students and alumni from NYU Steinhardt. In addition, the Education and Social Policy program page will be periodically updated with relevant career-related resources, and students can consult with program advisers about career matters.