Overview

This interdisciplinary coursework at Rutgers University is the foundation for a series of investigations culminating in the dissertation through which students develop their expertise as scholars in Childhood Studies.

Features

Throughout their studies, students in the Ph.D. programme work closely with their advisors and other members of the faculty.

Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their plans for graduate study with members of the faculty. The doctoral programme prepares both scholars capable of innovative interdisciplinary research in childhood studies and leaders in child-related social practice and policy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Child Growth & Development

Children & Childhood in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Children & Media

Children & Migration

Literary & Cultural Constructions of Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camden, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 8 other PhDs in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement indicating interests within childhood studies and reasons for applying to Rutgers Childhood studies programme.

We also require a writing sample from Ph.D applicants. Ph.D programme does not accept non-matric applicants. Non-matric for MA Programme only. Only 6 non-matric credits will be counted toward doctoral degree.

GRE requirement.

TOEFL score of 94 is required and each section must be above a 22. For IELTS scores, a minimum of a 7.0 is required with a 6.5 for each section.

In your personal statement please indicate your interest in childhod studies generally as well as the Rutgers-Camden programme specifically. Why are you applying to this programme in particular?

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

Camden

United States

832 - 2048 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Childhood Studies.

Available Scholarships

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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

Camden

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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