Social Justice and Human Rights

Admission requirements

Applicants to the social justice and human rights concentration must submit:

• Completed Application for Graduate Study (online).
• Nonrefundable application fee.
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates if claiming entitlement to these rates.
• One official transcript from all previous institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Admissions Office or, if an official electronic transcript, to Mason’s official email address for transcript receipt. Official Transcripts.
• Goals statement describing how they believe a concentration in social justice and human rights will help them achieve their personal and/or career goals.
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from professors who can comment on work completed in an academic course.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• The writing sample should demonstrate participants\' critical analysis skills and existing knowledge of one or more social justice or human rights issues.

Applicants with international academic credentials should apply 30 days before the program deadline and must also provide:

• Proof of English proficiency: either TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test of English. Please refer to the university’s English Proficiency Standards.
• Degree certificates, diplomas, or additional transcript documentation as outlined in the university’s International Transcript Submission Guidelines.
• Applicants may supply an official international transcript evaluation from an independent evaluation agency approved by NACES or AACRAO. The WES-ICAP evaluation service includes verified academic credentials as part of the evaluation package.