Overview
Degree Requirements
Applicants of the Social Justice Education program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst are expected to show evidence of applied social justice experience, at least one semester of which is supervised. Examples might include classroom teaching, peer education programs, mediation teams, residence assistants, or community outreach programs. Applicants may also have certification in teaching, school counseling, and special education or school administration. Evidence of at least one full year's work experience in a social justice-related area beyond the bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Justice Issues in Education
- Contemporary and Historical Constructions of Social Justice Education
- Oppression & Education
- Curriculum Design and Facilitation in Social Justice Education
- Multicultural Group Processes: Self/Other Awareness in groups
- Social Justice Education Teaching & Reflective Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Social Work Legal Studies View 542 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Personal statement describing the applicant's prior experience with social justice education, professional objectives relevant to social justice education, and a description of what they hope to achieve through completion of the master’s program
- Official Transcripts
- Full résumé
- 3 letters of recommendation (at least one faculty member)
Tuition Fee
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International
20992 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10496 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
20992 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10496 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4788 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Amherst Center
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