Overview

The Social Justice program at Fisk University seeks to build competencies and skills to transform social inequalities among social structures (economic, political, gender, race, etc.) toward a more just society.

Key facts

Graduates of the program are prepared for further graduate study or for careers in research, planning, policy analysis, politics and government affairs, public interest advocacy, public interest law, international or multicultural affairs, diversity, and social justice consultation, corporate giving, media, public affairs, human services, social work corrections, media, international humanitarian careers, and non-governmental organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Justice
Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Social Inequality
Research Methods
Statistics
Development of Social Justice Theory
Social Problems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Social Policy View 152 other Masters in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form for graduate study [ link] , including three letters of recommendation, preferably from persons who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional capabilities.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate work.

A personal statement addressing specific issues pertaining to knowledge, work and/or research experiences, goals and/or interests in the chosen field

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Test are also required

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24210 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 24210 USD per year during 24 months.
National

24210 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 24210 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

24210 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 24210 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Nashville

1183 - 2197 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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Available Scholarships

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