Department of Childhood Studies - Rutgers-Camden, USA
Applications are now open for the doctoral and master's programmes in the Department of Childhood Studies.
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PhD application deadline: 17th January 2024for the first half of 2024.
Financing opportunities:
- The department offers up to 5 years of competitive funding through Graduate Assistantships for PhD students. For detailed information, prospective students are encouraged to visit the Financial Aid website.
- When should I apply for financial aid?You must apply for financial aid after completing your application for the childhood studies programme. Financial aid applications can be submitted online at https://studentaid.rutgers.edu/ Submit applications for financial aid by 15 March if you are applying for autumn admission.
Success for recent graduates:
The department proudly celebrates the achievements of its recent graduates, who have excelled in various fields, including higher education, counselling, publishing and international ventures. Updates on alumni can be found in "Where are they now?" and Graduate Student News.
Department initiatives:
In spring 2023, the Department secured a four-year Mellon Foundation-funded grant, "Rethinking Race and Justice through Childhood Studies". This grant facilitates ongoing initiatives such as the Speaker Series Centring Black Childhoods and the upcoming June 2024 conference, "Visions of Racial Justice and Childhood".
Meet the teaching staff: The Department is pleased to welcome Dr Destiny Crockett, Mellon Humanities' first postdoctoral fellow in Childhood Studies and Racial Justice. The diverse faculty, spanning multiple disciplines, actively contribute to the dynamic field of childhood studies through research, public engagement and teaching. Explore recent publications to learn more about their academic contributions.
Contact information:
Prospective students with questions about the application process or those interested in learning more about the faculty and programmes are encouraged to contact Dr Lauren Silver (ljsilver@camden.rutgers.edu), Director of Graduate Studies, or any of the following one of the teachers about the postgraduate programme and their work.
About the Department:
Founded in 2007, the Department of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University-Camden proudly holds the distinction of being the first doctoral granting programme in Childhood Studies in North America. The programme attracts graduate students from diverse backgrounds, enriching the academic environment with a wealth of educational and life experiences.
