MA in Social Justice Studies - Gender and Women Studies (Course) in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University

The MA in Social Justice Studies offers a cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary curriculum. Students can opt for a 4 FCE course-based degree or, pending approval from the Social Justice Studies Committee, substitute the final 1 FCE with a practicum, creative endeavor, or research initiative. This program equips graduates to actively promote, investigate, and champion a fairer society that upholds equity, unity, fundamental rights, and universal citizenship.
Three distinct pathways are available: an MA in Social Justice Studies, a Social Justice Studies Specialization, and an MA combining Social Justice Studies with a Gender and Women's Studies Specialization. MA candidates can select from coursework, research projects, creative projects, or practicum options.
The program commences with two foundational half-credit courses: social justice theory and research methodologies. Coursework students then select six additional half-credit electives from the approved curriculum, while research, creative, and practicum students choose four. Research stream participants submit a 40-50 page project instead of one FCE. Creative stream students present their artistic work accompanied by a 20-page statement, and practicum participants complete 200 hours with an authorized social justice organization, documenting their experience in a 20-page report.
For those pursuing the Gender and Women's Studies specialization with a project component, WOME 5101 is required, and their research or creative work must integrate gender-focused scholarship. Both Social Justice Studies and Gender and Women's Studies committees must approve the topic, with supervision provided by a faculty member endorsed by both programs.