Prescott College

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The field of Social Justice is growing, and it is the first time Prescott College has offered a Master’s program held on campus. Prescott College is expanding its leadership in this area by welcoming students to its new Master of Arts program in Social Justice and Human Rights. This program was born out of our successful undergraduate programs in peace studies, human development, humanities and cultural studies.

The design of the program fosters the development of hands-on collaborations between theorists and practitioners, breaking down walls that have been constructed between academic and applied realms of social justice work through institutionalization and professionalization, and working at the forefront of social transformation in an era of intense social crises and change.

The curriculum of this 40-credit program is based on an extensive study of culture, power, and politics, emphasizing diverse cultural and scholarly traditions including the analyses of social justice struggles generated by impacted communities. In addition to the core critical social justice curriculum, the program includes applied tracks designed to offer students direct experience developing strategic movement-building skills. The tracks represent the core values of this applied, critical social justice degree, offering students opportunities to work and learn in social movement settings with the mentorship of committed, experienced scholar-activists and leaders.

Concentrations/Tracks:
Arts, Alternative Media, and Communications
Human Rights Research and Action
Peace building
Organizing and Activism
Activism and Solidarity
Race, Gender and Class
Peace Studies
Cultural Studies and Social Justice Movements
Social Activism
Environmental Justice
Dynamics of Culture and Power

*Graduate Teaching Assistantships are available

Accreditation:

This program is pending final approval by the Higher Learning Commission.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.

# of Credits Required:

40

International Student Requirements:

This is an on-campus Master’s Degree program. A student visa is required. A TOEFL score is required for admission. See our International student admission requirements for additional information.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities II

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999