Overview

This Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Justice and Human Rights M.A program at George Mason University provides a deep theoretical foundation for understanding the social, political, cultural, historical, and economic implications of an array of social injustices and human rights issues.

It emphasizes a global and intersectional approach while engaging students in imagining and applying strategies for creating and sustaining a more equitable, just, and humane world.

Who's in the Program

Students range from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals. They pursue research and activism on topics such as racial and environmental justice, human trafficking, disability rights, immigration, and human rights.

Students in the program come from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds, including education, political science, criminology, sociology, women’s and gender studies, African American studies, and social justice activism, to name a few.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Contemporary Issues in Social Justice Human Rights

Critical Race Studies

Queer Theory

Feminist Theories

Social Justice and Equity in International Education

Access and Social Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science Social Policy View 319 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for graduate study and application fee

An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center.

Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center from all universities attended.

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions.

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Tuition Fee

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International

53496 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

53496 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Who's in the Program

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Fairfax

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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