Program Overview
The Social Justice at Loyola University Chicago is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Social Justice 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 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Social Justice
- Social Context of Ministry
- Social Ethics in the Catholic Tradition
- Contextual Education
- Liberation Theology
- Diversity and Equity
- Social Ethics: Politics and Global Economics
- Community Organizing and Community Development
- Leadership for Social Transformation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Official Transcripts
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- A Personal Statement
Your statement should be approximately 6 double-spaced pages and respond to the topics below. Non-degree applicants need only submit a brief statement describing the reasons for taking courses at the Institute for Pastoral Studies.
A. Write a brief autobiographical essay, focusing on key themes in your personal development to date. Be sure to include details about:
- your educational background,
- your career experience,
- persons and events that have been major influences on you,
- ministerial/volunteer/advocacy experiences that have most impacted you, and
- your learning style.
B. Based on these personal and professional factors, please discuss your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Please address the following questions:
- Why the particular degree for which you have applied?
- Why the IPS?
- Why now?
- What contemporary issues in your proposed field of study do you see as most pressing?
- Upon completion of the program, in what professional context and with which persons/clients/populations do you see yourself ministering or working?
- How do you envision your IPS coursework fitting with your other work/life obligations? Do you intend to pursue your degree full-time or part-time?
- If your degree program is offered entirely or partly online, do you intend to pursue your degree on-campus, online, or through a combination of on-campus and online courses?
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months