The Social and Cultural Foundations section of EDCI offers graduate programs leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD (in Educational Studies) degrees. The core of these programs is Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological analysis of educational phenomena and problems as they are relevant to contemporary educational experiences, public conversations about political and social institutions, and areas of academic research interest. This program is of special interest to persons who wish to study educational and social institutions and relationships from a single or multi- disciplinary perspective. Research topics for proposed theses, projects, or dissertations may include any relevant combination of philosophical, historical, or sociological research perspectives. Previous study in History, Philosophy, or Sociology is helpful, but not required, for study in this program, and applicants for both the Magisterial and Doctoral degrees are welcomed from all disciplinary and professional backgrounds.