Program Overview
The Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Advocacy and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Montclair, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Advocacy and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Culturally Competent Practice in Child Advocacy\', \'The Bullying Spectrum\', \'Introduction to Adolescent Advocacy\', \'Development and Trauma in Adolescence\', \'Adolescents and the System\', \'Substance Abuse and Family Crisis\', \'Family Empowerment Models for Child Advocates\', \'Child Protective Service Investigation\', \'Permanency Planning\', \'Child Welfare Policy\', \'Advocacy in Child Behavioral Health\', \'Engaging the Adolescent\', \'Child Advocacy Policy and Practice\', \'Research and Evaluation\', \'Seminar: Selected Topics in Child Advocacy\', \'Seminar in Adolescent Advocacy\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in their undergraduate major
- Complete an interview by a committee of faculty teaching in the program
- Include a writing sample to be completed at the time of the interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montclair State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montclair State University
Montclair State University
Montclair, United States
Montclair State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months