MA in Social Justice Studies (Practicum) in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University

The Master of Arts in Social Justice Studies offers a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary curriculum. Students can opt for a 4 FCE course-based pathway or, pending approval from the Social Justice Studies Committee, substitute their final 1 FCE with a practicum, creative endeavor, or research initiative. This program equips graduates to actively promote, investigate, and champion societal equity, fostering communities that uphold human dignity, collective welfare, and universal rights while affirming every individual's civic participation.
Three distinct pathways are available: a standard MA in Social Justice Studies, a specialized Social Justice Studies track, and an MA combining Social Justice Studies with Gender and Women's Studies. MA candidates can select between coursework, research projects, creative undertakings, or practical field experience options.
The program commences with two foundational half-credit courses: social justice theory and research methodologies. Coursework-focused students subsequently select six additional half-credit electives from the approved curriculum, while those pursuing research, creative, or practicum pathways choose four electives. Research candidates submit a 40-50 page study equivalent to 1 FCE. Creative track participants deliver both their artistic work and a 20-page reflective statement. Practicum students fulfill 200 hours with accredited social justice organizations, accompanied by a 20-page experiential analysis.