Overview

About the program

Concentrations in this Educational Studies program at Wayne State University include:

Curriculum and Critical Social Inquiry:

This program of study asks us to wrestle with the questions who, what, how, and why in relation to educational theories, practices, and praxis.
We engage in critical social inquiry in a variety of educational fields such as critical cultural studies, critical studies of race, critical disability studies, bilingual, English as a Second Language (ESL), and world language education, teacher education, language ideologies, critical curriculum studies, and policy sociology.

Reading, Literacy and Literature:

This program prepares graduates to research and teach in literacy and literature, including pk-12 literacy, teaching and learning, children's and adolescent literature, English education, and curriculum design and evaluation.
The program emphasizes urban inquiry, faculty collaboration, and the exploration of literacy and literature to advocate for social change.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics:

This program prepares graduates for careers as researchers, school leaders, policymakers, and STEM education entrepreneurs.
Students in the STEM concentration investigate teaching, learning, and assessment; policy and practice; the design, development, and enactment of STEM curricula; equity and social justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Curriculum & Instruction
Issues in Urban Education
Thought Language, Social Interaction, and Learning
Education in a Socio-Political Culture
Writing Development and Instruction
Integrating Content Across STEM

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA - 3.0; Graduate GPA - 3.3
Formal letter of application
Academic writing sample (note: instructions on the application)
Autobiographical statement (cover sheet and narrative; note: instructions on the application)
Letters of recommendation: two academic and one professional (note: Submitted through application process)
Application fee (note: fee is waived for WSU graduates)
At time of application, students select an area of concentration

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24647 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24647 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12162 USD / year

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Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

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