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Educational Studies

The MA in Educational Studies is a flexible and interdisciplinary degree for students who wish to design their own program of study in Education.

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Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
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The MA in Educational Studies gives students the flexibility to design a program of study specifically around their interests and goals. We match students with faculty advisors who will work with you to create your plan of study, selecting relevant courses from the Department of Education and across the university. You'll also have the opportunity to plan internships, independent studies, or projects.

There are many possible topics for your program of study, but some examples include: 

  • Critical Educational Studies: Study race, class, gender, and other categories of identity, culture, and institutional and structural power as they relate to education.
  • Social-Emotional Learning: Prepare to promote and advocate for students' emotional health and development.
  • Environmental Studies Education: Study learning in the field of environmental science and policy.

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Faculty

David Hammer
Professor and Chair
Ph.D. , University of California
Physics education; Director of the Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction
Susan Barahal, Lecturer and Director Art Education Program
Susan Barahal
Lecturer
Ph.D. , Boston University
Director of Art Education
Linda Beardsley
Senior Lecturer
M.Ed. , Tufts University
Teacher Education
Bárbara M. Brizuela
Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs
Ph.D. , Harvard University
Mathematics education, early childhood education, and cognitive development
Steven Cohen
Senior Lecturer
Ph.D. , Brandeis University
High school history; Director of Undergraduate Education
Julia Gouvea
Associate Professor
Ph.D. , University of California, Davis
Biology education
Brian Gravel
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. , Tufts University
Director of Elementary Education
Andrew Izsak
Andrew Izsak
Professor
Ph.D. , U.C. Berkeley
Director of STEM Education
Silas Pinto
Senior Lecturer
Ph.D. , University of Rhode Island
Director of the School Psychology Program
Shameka Powell
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-director of Educational Studies
Ryan Redmond
Lecturer
M.A.T. , Tufts University
Supervisor of Placements and Professional Development; Interim Director of Middle and High School Education
Cynthia Robinson
Senior Lecturer
M.S. , Bank Street College of Education
Director of Museum Studies
Noelle Roop, Lecturer, Department of Education
Noelle Roop
Lecturer
Ed.D. , Northeastern University– School Psychology
School Psychology
Erin Seaton
Senior Lecturer
Ed.D. , Harvard Graduate School of Education
School Psychology

Application Deadline
 

Fall: January 2
Spring: October 15

Application Requirements:
 

> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement elaborating on your interest in pursuing an M.A. in Education. What program of study do you have in mind and why? 
> GRE scores are not required
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation

For more information, visit the Department of Education.

For questions about this program, including scholarships and assistantships, please contact either of the co-directors, Shameka Powell or Erin Seaton. 

Department of Education
12 Upper Campus Road, Paige Hall
Medford, Massachusetts 02155

Email: education@tufts.edu
Telephone: (617) 627-3244