Program Overview

Online Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights

The Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights at Arizona State University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop ethical and intellectually sound responses to issues affecting vulnerable populations. This program focuses on key issues, theories, and applied practices related to global justice and humanitarianism, addressing how intersecting dimensions of social identity influence human rights.

Program Overview

• The program consists of 10 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, totaling 30 credit hours.
• Students will learn how to design research projects and write grants to support the research and practice of social justice and human rights nonprofit managers and scholars.
• The curriculum builds on existing knowledge, encouraging students to focus on issues relevant to them, their community, and regions around the globe.

Skills Developed

Throughout this program, students will develop key skills, including:

• Understanding of global justice and humanitarianism
• Ability to design research projects
• Grant writing skills
• Knowledge of intersecting dimensions of social identity and their influence on human rights

Ideal Candidates

This program is ideal for individuals with previous experience in human rights and social justice work or those with a general interest in these topics. A passion for understanding social injustice is the most important factor for interested students. Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will have the opportunity to pursue a variety of careers, including roles in:

• Nonprofits
• Nongovernmental organizations
• International governmental organizations
• Potential career examples include grants manager, humanitarian aid worker, international governmental organization professional, nongovernmental organization professional, and nonprofit agency manager.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum includes:

• Core courses:
  • Critical Methodologies in Social Justice and Human Rights
  • Foundations of Social Justice and Human Rights
  • Gender-Based Violence and Sex Trafficking
  • Pro-Seminar in Social Justice and Human Rights
  • Research Methods
• Elective courses:
  • Critical Humanitarianism
  • Global Justice
  • Grant Writing for Social Justice and Human Rights

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Requirements include:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00="A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or in an applicable master's degree program.
• Submission of:
  • Graduate application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
  • Letters of recommendation

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the university's calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

University Recognition

Arizona State University is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs. It has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report, including being ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years.