Overview

A graduate with this The Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies offered by Furman University degree will have a thorough view of social justice issues, developing the critical lens and conceptual skills necessary to recognize societal inequities and analyze systems of power.

Program Details

Graduates will also develop a grounding in the practical skills needed to be effective agents of change in a community or organization.

Students will complete 36 hours of coursework, including courses in framing social justice, community-engaged research, public narratives, grant writing and resource development and community organizing. Learn community-engaged research methods and develop skills in dialogue, advocacy, grant applications and decision-making.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advocacy
Equity Studies
Social Work
Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 374 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the United States or a teacher education program recognized by the South Carolina Board of Education

satisfactorily completed an accredited program of initial teacher certification

a graduate admissions application, accompanied by a one-time, non-refundable application fee

two professional recommendations and Dispositions Assessment Evaluation by persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching (e.g. principal, assistant principal, immediate supervisor)

a copy of their current teaching certificate

official transcripts from each higher education institution previously attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11775 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11775 USD / year

≈ 11775 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11775 USD / year

≈ 11775 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

1083 - 1850 USD / month

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

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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