You will complete the three required core courses (HRSJ 5010, 5020, and 5030) in semesters one and two, and will complete the required experiential course (HRSJ 5040) in the third semester, regardless of what completion option you choose. The program is delivered on campus and lasts 16 months — four semesters.
Course-based (e-Portfolio)
| Students create an e-portfolio summarizing their experiences and learning within the MA program. |
| Semester |
Credits |
| First semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Second semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Third (summer) semester |
Three credits of field experience |
| Fourth semester |
Nine credits (including HRSJ 5940, the e-portfolio, which you can enrol in beforehand, but only complete at the end of the program) |
Project-based
| Students develop and research a project, typically in consultation with a partner organization or group, related to issues of human rights and/or social justice. Students completing the research project option work under the supervision of a faculty project advisor. |
| Semester |
Credits |
| First semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Second semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Third (summer) semester |
Three credits of field experience |
| Fourth semester |
Six-credit research project, which you will enrol in beforehand, but only complete at the end of the program). Plus three credits for the final elective. |
Thesis
| Students explore and develop an original and substantial research project related to issues of human rights and social justice under the direction of a faculty supervisor and a thesis advisory committee. |
| Semester |
Credits |
| First semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Second semester |
Six credits (required and elective courses) |
| Third (summer) semester |
Three credits of field experience |
| Fourth semester |
12 credits made up entirely of HRSJ 5910 or 5920, which you will enrol in at the beginning of the second semester, but not complete until the end of the fourth semester — can be extended if necessary |
Creative expression
| Students develop an original and substantial creative expression project related to issues of human rights and social justice under the direction of a faculty supervisor and an advisory committee. Creative expression can include, but are not limited to, art exhibits, creative writing, theatre production. |
| Semester |
Credits |
| First semester |
Nine credits (required and elective courses) |
| Second semester |
Six credits (required and elective courses) |
| Third (summer) semester |
Three credits of field experience |
| Fourth semester |
12 credits made up entirely of HRSJ 5910 or 5920, which you will enrol in at the beginning of the second semester, but not complete until the end of the fourth semester — can be extended if necessary |
