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Social Justice and Human Rights

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In communities here and around the world, oppressed people respond in novel and creative ways, both to contest and to transform injustice, whenever it may occur. You can gain deeper knowledge to better understand these troubles in order to work toward solutions. This program provides opportunity for hands-on experience with scholars and advocates.

Campus Immersion Program at a Glance

Location: West Valley Campus
Credit Hours: 30
Flexible Schedule: day and evening classes
Time to Completion: 18 – 24 months
Admit Term: Fall
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Program Handbook SJHR Coursework Program Advising

Pursuing a graduate degree represents a pivotal juncture in your academic and professional path. We are committed to ensuring that you are well-informed and well-prepared for this significant journey. To facilitate your exploration and understanding of the program, we encourage you to delve into our advising website. Here, you can access vital information regarding program prerequisites, course offerings, and the expertise of our esteemed faculty.

We particularly recommend a thorough review of the curriculum check sheet and the program handbook. These documents offer an insightful glimpse into what you can expect during your academic journey, helping you gain a comprehensive understanding of the program's requirements and guidelines. Your time spent exploring these resources will be invaluable as you embark on this next chapter of your education.

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Online Options

The Social Justice and Human Rights, MA program is offered in-person or 100% online. This page is for the in-person program. To learn more about the 100% online option, applicants may view the program description and request more information by clicking the button below.

Online Program

Application Components

The ASU Graduate Admission Application requires personal information, academic history, residency information and degree selection. After you select your degree, you will be prompted for the following supplemental materials.

If you need assistance with filling out any part of the application please visit us online at: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

Completed applications must be electronically submitted to ASU and include the following:

Letters of Recommendation

The Social Justice and Human Rights program requires two letters of recommendation. It is preferred that letters of recommendation be from faculty members who know the applicant's work well; if these are not available, letters of recommendation from individuals in supervisory or professional roles will be accepted. If letters of recommendation from two faculty members are not available, then it is strongly preferred that at least one letter be from a faculty member.

Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose should give the committee a better picture of who you are, share your academic and professional goals, scholarly interests, as well as explain why you decided to pursue this particular graduate program. The statement should be compelling, show off your writing skills, and include specific research interests. Your personal statement should be no more than two double-spaced pages.

Writing Sample

The writing sample should be a piece of academic writing, preferably a paper that you wrote for a college course. The sample might be published, but not co-authored, and should be no more than 30 pages (if not available, then an example of professional writing).

The online program does not require a writing sample.

GPA Requirement

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, a GRE score is required.

Transcripts

If you are recommended for admission by the academic unit, you will be required to provide an official transcript (sent to us by mail directly from the institution). Your offer of admission and ability to register for classes will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents (which must show the award of degrees where appropriate).

The unofficial transcript that is uploaded must match the official transcript we receive. Do not upload spreadsheet documents as these are not acceptable for review. Instead, you can use a screen-capture or a picture of the official transcript and copy and paste the image onto a Word document. You are also allowed to scan and upload a copy of your official transcripts (this is preferred). Please include the transcript key or legend (often on the back of the official transcript) in your upload.

Arizona State University reserves the right to require official transcripts any time prior to admission review and revoke any admission decisions if the unofficial transcript(s) do not match the official transcripts.

Please make sure your unofficial transcript document includes your required bachelor's degree transcript. If you have transcripts from more than one university or have multiple degrees from the same university, please upload all transcripts in one file.

If unofficial transcripts are not uploaded at time of application, official transcripts will be required to be submitted before your application will move forward for review for admission.

Professional Resume

This program requires the submission of your professional resume or curriculum vitae as part of your application materials.

English Proficiency

International applicants should review details online to determine if a TOEFL or IELTS score must be submitted. Information can be found by visiting students.asu.edu/graduate/proficiency.

Review Process

Review of applications for admission are done on a rolling basis. Typically, decisions are returned within 14 calendar days from the date the application is ‘in review’. The decision timeframe may increase during peak cycles. Applicants can view the status of their application online via My ASU. The New College may reach out to request additional information or provide updates so it is important to check your email regularly. After submitting your application please contact ncgradadmissions@asu.edu with any questions.

While you wait for a decision we recommend that you:

Explore resources available to all ASU Graduate Students available here.
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Accelerated Options

New College offers a number of accelerated master's programs, providing top undergraduate students in select programs the flexibility to begin taking classes (up to twelve credit hours) toward their master’s degree during their senior year. By combining undergraduate and graduate coursework in your senior year for shared credit, you’ll save up to an entire year of schooling and receive both degrees in as little as five years. *Accelerated Master's options are available to current ASU undergraduate students in select programs. To learn more approved programs and requirements, click here.

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