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Master of Arts in Childhood Studies

Shorelight Group - Rutgers University - Camden

USA,New Jersey

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,225/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, New Jersey

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 4,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

303 Cooper St, Camden, NJ 08102, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Childhood Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Childhood Studies equips practitioners and beginning scholars with the skills and knowledge to understand and address the challenges which confront children throughout the world. The program prepares its graduates to conduct research with and about children, formulate social policy on behalf of children and their families, and work effectively with diverse populations of children. Graduates pursue careers in public policy, social services, youth programming, and education.

Upon completion of the M.A. or Ph.D. programs, graduates embark on diverse career paths. They pursue roles as tenure-track academic professors, educators, administrators in secondary education, consultants, and positions within non-governmental organizations dedicated to children’s rights and welfare. The programs provide a strong foundation for meaningful contributions in academia, policy-making, and various professional settings where expertise in childhood studies is highly valued.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,225 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Rutgers University - Camden

CAD per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Studies

Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 33,734

Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO SAT

Work Permit:

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