EdS Education for Social Justice
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The doctoral program in Education for Social Justice develops highly skilled, critical scholars capable of impacting the complex world of education through their research and practice. The program embraces the idea that education is an important tool of human liberation, opportunity, and transformation. Its unique program of study makes use of local, national, and international contexts to allow students to develop the skills of research, teaching, and advocacy. Under the advisement of a faculty advisor, candidates for the 36-unit Education Specialist degree (EdS) must complete a portfolio. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter academia, take on educational research appointments in public and private institutions, and design and support educational programming in local, national, and international contexts.
Additional Admission Requirements
Entrance Semesters | Fall |
Application Deadlines | Visit http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissions/deadlines.php |
Minimum Grade Point Average | 3.50 (4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework |
Standardized Admission Test | Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), but it is not required. Official GRE test scores must be within 5 years of the test date. There is no minimum GRE score required. |
Additional Requirements | Statement of Purpose |
Resume | |
3 Letters of Recommendations | |
Admissions Interview | |
Recommenders’ Contact Information and Letters of Recommendation and International Transcript Evaluations must be received by the program deadline to complete your application. |
English Proficiency Exam (International Applicants Only):
Official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of all international applicants. These will be waived if English is the applicant’s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia.
TOEFL minimum scores:
Internet-based test: 91
Computer-based test: 233
Paper-based test: 577
IELTS minimum score:
Band score: 7.5