Admission Requirements

Admission Eligibility

To be eligible to enroll in the Education, Culture, and Society master's degree program, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Application Requirements

A complete application to the program will include the following materials:

• Graduate admission application
  
• $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (at least two academic letters and the third being academic or other)
• A writing sample (e.g. a term paper, seminar paper, or senior thesis or portion thereof)
• Personal statement that indicates your reasons for wanting to enter the program and what you have accomplished since earning a bachelor's degree

Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our International Students page for more information.

Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.

Application Deadlines

The Education, Culture, and Society program admits new students in the fall and winter quarters. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and may be considered beyond the deadline if there is space available. For best consideration you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applicants typically receive an admission decision 3-4 weeks after they submit a complete application.

Information Sessions

Learn more about the Education, Culture, and Society graduate program and meet with program faculty at an upcoming information session.

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