Overview

The 36-credit Global Inclusion and Social Development MA program from University of Massachusetts Boston examines global, national, and local issues related to inclusion and social development. Students seek solutions to complex challenges in today’s rapidly changing society, such as health disparities, environmental justice, community development, participatory decision-making, and economic inequality, as well as discrimination based on gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, and economic status.

Our graduates go on to serve as leaders in their communities, as well as in national and international nongovernmental organizations; local, regional, and national governments; foundations; community organizations; and the for-profit sphere. In all these roles, they work to increase inclusion and social development regionally, nationally, and globally.

Careers

Here are some examples of how a SGISD graduate could put their degree to use:

Running a women's shelter in an underserved rural community in the U.S.
Supporting veterans with disabilities to find fulfilling work
Training people who are blind or have low vision to navigate independently
Working with an international nonprofit to empower communities hit hard by natural disasters
Serving as a consultant to the United Nations on issues around equal access to education
Conducting research into employment and compensation patterns across ethnic groups in a developing country

Careers relevant to our graduates include gerontology, conflict resolution, and international relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current and Historical Perspectives on Global Inclusion and Social Development
International Responses to Social Inclusion
Research and Evaluation in Diverse Settings: Methods and Implications
Innovations Seminar
Ethics and Professionalism in Global Inclusion and Social Development
Justice: A Global Transdisciplinary Framework for Culture and Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Sociology International Development View 376 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA of 3.0 (any course).
Interviews are strongly recommended for interested applicants and can be scheduled by emailing sgisd@umb.edu.
Statement of Purpose - Please discuss in 1,200 words or less your reasons for pursuing graduate study and your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Three Letters of Recommendation - Letters should come from individuals who can speak to your academic and professional preparation for program success.
Test Scores (GRE or MAT) Please note that individuals who possess an MA/MS degree in a related field at the time of application do not need to submit test scores.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae - Please make sure all educational background and professional history is current with degrees earned, institutions attended, majors, and GPAs.

Tuition Fees

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29932 USD / year

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29932 USD / year

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15410 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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