Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and MA in Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Justice and Human Rights [Accelerated] in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

The Social Justice and Human Rights (SJHR) specialization within the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program offers adaptable coursework that lets you concentrate on the causes you're most passionate about. This curriculum establishes a strong theoretical framework for examining the social, political, cultural, historical, and economic dimensions of various injustices and human rights concerns. It adopts a worldwide, intersectional perspective while encouraging students to develop and implement solutions for building a fairer, more just, and compassionate society.

You can customize your studies to align with your specific social justice and human rights priorities. Previous students have explored topics including racial equity, education access, disability rights, indigenous sovereignty, animal welfare, and combating human trafficking. Some have examined these issues through regional lenses like the Middle East, Central Europe, East Africa, or Central America. Graduates often enter fields such as human rights advocacy, nonprofit work, social justice movements, academia, and government policy.

Exceptional Mason undergraduate students can qualify for the accelerated degree pathway, earning both their bachelor's degree and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an SJHR focus in less time by completing at least 144 credits.