Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Social Justice and Community Engagement (MA Coursework + Major Research Project)

Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Liberal Arts
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Community Organization and Advocacy
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,869

Cost per year is for the 2019-2020 academic year (for 3 terms unless noted).

Careers:Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services

Description:

Want to change the world? Our program fosters your ability to investigate and understand the root causes of the most pertinent social justice and environmental issues of our times. Through a combination of critical theory, methods, and an individualized community placement our Master of Arts (MA) program in Social Justice and Community Engagement (SJCE) engages students in the active promotion of social and environmental justice principles within our communities and around the world.

Through coursework, an individualized community placement and a major research project (MRP), you’ll develop knowledge that contributes to your own understanding of how to make change in the world. You'll be equipped with skills to facilitate the development of communities that undertake social justice and environment work. Our program provides a firm grounding in the theories and methods of SJCE, and builds your research and writing capabilities through a variety of projects. Your community placement is an opportunity for you to gain practical experience applying theoretical ideas about social and environmental justice in a community setting. Placements are determined with consideration for your interests and needs, including any accommodations, while ensuring that the community organizations are benefitted by the placement.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio

  • A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in humanities, social science, natural science or related interdisciplinary program, and a background in the concepts of social and environmental justice.
  • A minimum B average in your last two years of undergraduate study, or equivalent.
  • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program admissions committee, which considers prior post-secondary grades, a statement of intent including your social/environmental justice background and interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 12, 2019