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Master's Degree Full Time

Master of Arts in Community Organizing and Social Activism

at Westminster University · United States

Duration

4 Semesters (16 Months) — requires a minimum of 33 credit ho

Intake

Fall (August); Spring (January); Summer (May)

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Arts in Community Organizing and Social Activism is an interdisciplinary graduate degree rooted in hands-on service-learning and international study activities. Students build knowledge from international development, nonprofit leadership, global health, international education, human rights/social justice, sustainability, and global studies.

The program is designed around theory-to-practice learning through service-learning placements with organizations worldwide and a model of ethical, reciprocal service and community engagement in marginalized communities. It uses a customizable approach, includes language learning opportunities, and offers global exposure through multinational programs in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The degree takes 4 semesters and requires a minimum of 33 credit hours.

Modules

  • IPSL-602: Community Organizing and Social Activism
  • IPSL-633: Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship
  • IPSL-640: Guatemala One Health: Ecology Culture Justice
  • IPSL-672: Public Space in Urban Planning
  • IPSL-681: Global Participatory Action Research

Career outcomes

  • Professional careers in government, nonprofit, and community organization sectors
  • Leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, government, advocacy groups, and community-based initiatives

How this course compares

  • Westminster University is #1,274 in the United States on research impact (16,456 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Arts in Community Organizing and Social Activism at Westminster University?

It takes 4 Semesters (16 Months) — requires a minimum of 33 credit ho, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Fall (August); Spring (January); Summer (May).

Is Westminster University a good university for ?

Westminster University is #1,274 in the United States on research impact (16,456 citations).

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