Master's Programs
Explore how history, society, and globalization shape education, empowering educators and researchers to become transformative changemakers.
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Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed.
Full or Part-Time | 1 year
Through individualized and interdisciplinary programs of study, students gain a nuanced understanding of education as a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon in the United States and globally. This program prepares graduates for careers in school administration, educational nonprofits, higher education, community advocacy, and educational consultancy, as well as for doctoral study.
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International Educational Development, M.S.Ed.
Full or Part-Time | 2 years
Working in the field of educational development in the 21st century requires an understanding of the complex interrelationships between local and global political, economic, and cultural dynamics and their impact on education systems that serve politically and economically marginalized populations.
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Urban Education, M.S.Ed. (Online)
Full and Part-Time | 2 years
Empowering educators, policymakers, and advocates with the knowledge and skills needed to foster transformative change in urban environments.
Doctoral Program
The University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Philosophy programs prepare students to become researchers and scholars who explore the history of education and its profound impact on society.
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Education, Culture, and Society, Ph.D.
Full-Time | 5-6 years
Rooted in the social sciences and humanities, this program offers a rigorous theoretical and methodological framework, encouraging students to critically examine and contribute to scholarship on the social and cultural contexts of learning, both within and beyond school settings.