About the course

Our program fosters your ability to investigate and understand the root causes of the most pertinent social justice and environmental issues of our times. Through a combination of critical theory, methods, and an individualized community placement our Master of Arts (MA) program in Social Justice and Community Engagement (SJCE) engages students in the active promotion of social and environmental justice principles within our communities and around the world.

　　Through coursework, an individualized community placement and a major research project (MRP), you?ll develop knowledge that contributes to your own understanding of how to make change in the world. You'll be equipped with skills to facilitate the development of communities that undertake social justice and environment work. Our program provides a firm grounding in the theories and methods of SJCE, and builds your research and writing capabilities through a variety of projects. Your community placement is an opportunity for you to gain practical experience applying theoretical ideas about social and environmental justice in a community setting. Placements are determined with consideration for your interests and needs, including any accommodations, while ensuring that the community organizations are benefitted by the placement. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2023	Brantford
Spring (May), 2023	Brantford
Fall (September), 2024	Brantford
Fall (September), 2025	Brantford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in humanities, social science, natural science or related interdisciplinary program, and a background in the concepts of social and environmental justice. Minimum of second-class honours, or B standing, or equivalent. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening). Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 89.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Wilfrid Laurier University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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