Master of Arts in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations
"Enrolling in this program was the best educational decision I ever made... Through the Social Justice in Intercultural Relations degree, I began exploring my values and life experiences – specifically social oppression and immigration issues. I now see the world as much more complex, but I also see more opportunity to engage in transformative work."
-- Rita Brown, Dartmouth College, Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity
SIT's Social Justice in Intercultural Relations degree responds to the growing need for professionals who can effectively act on issues of social justice and equity in intercultural and cross cultural settings.
Students are asked to examine their own social identities and historical and contemporary social, cultural, economic and political system at the interpersonal, community, organizational, societal and global levels.
Graduates possess the comprehensive intercultural skills and awareness they need to work for greater social justice through professional roles as facilitators, advisors, trainers, educators, curriculum developers, organizational consultants, outreach workers, organizers, managers, program planners and evaluators. They work in a wide range of contexts such as education, nonprofit organizations, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, and in diverse communities.
Optional Concentrations
Students may choose to specialize in one of the two concentrations:
Why Choose SIT?
- Develop self awareness and skills which you will use every day to act on issues of social justice and equity
- Belong to SIT's global network
- Determine how you can build learning communities and collaborative relationships to take transformative action to include marginalized populations
- Learn through peers and faculty who have a rich background of international experiences
- Analyze current social, political economic, environmental, and cultural issues in relation to equity
Degree Sequence:
On Campus
- Nine months: September–December (14 weeks) and January–May (16 weeks)
- Minimum 28 credits, maximum 36 credits
- On-campus coursework combines facilitated discussions, simulations, and other methods of highly experiential learning through which students acquire theoretical knowledge and professional competencies essential for their career development.
In The Field
- Reflective Practice Phase: 12 credits
- Following successful completion of on-campus coursework, students engage in at least six months of field practice within an organization of their choice that is relevant to their professional goals.
Capstone Paper and Seminar
- Students apply the knowledge and skills learned on campus through written documentation culminating in a focused capstone paper.
"My education at SIT enabled self-learning and learning through peers, experimentation, and practice."
Venkatesh M. Raghavendra
Chief Philanthropy Officer, American India Foundation
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