Social justice education is important. The Master’s Program in Social Justice flows from the mission of Marygrove College. The program is ideal for those interested in learning and promoting social justice/change. It provides for analysis and reflection in the ways of thinking, the values, assumptions, and the actions that maintain the economic, political, and cultural structures that shape our lives. It also seeks to build competencies and skills to transform these structures toward a more just society. In addition, this program seeks to create an internal culture of justice among the candidates.

For information, contact:
Brenda Bryant, Ph.D.
Madame Cadillac Bldg., Rm. 309
Phone: (313) 927-1502
E-mail: bbryant@marygrove.edu

Who will benefit from a Masters Degree in Social Justice?
Anyone interested in pursuing careers in:

• Non-profit management
• Politics and Government affairs
• Public interest advocacy
• Public interest law
• International or multicultural affairs
• Diversity and/or social justice consultation
• Media

Program Outcomes:
At the end of this master’s program participants will have developed competencies in:

• Conducting social analysis
• Understanding the dynamics of organizational development
• Managing the leadership of social justice initiatives
• Unmasking the assumptions that shape economic, political and cultural structures
• Advocating effective strategies to maximize potential for social justice

Program Delivery Mode:

• 36-credit hour program
• 15 weekend meetings of 20 hours on campus and a required 5 hours of group interaction off campus
• One weekend per month on campus:
  • Fridays 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Sundays 9:00 a.m. - noon

How can I learn more about this program?
Marygrove holds orientation workshops throughout the year. At these workshops, participants will have the opportunity to hear from social justice practitioners, advocates, and scholars in relation to the value of developing and enhancing leadership and social analysis skills. In addition, the program’s rationale and its unique features will be explored in greater depth.

Curriculum and Schedule:
Semester 1

• SJ 500 Foundational Seminar
• SJ 510 Campaigns and Elections
• SJ 625 Leadership for Social Justice

Semester 2

• SJ 635 Organizational Development for Social Justice
• SJ 520 Values in Society
• SJ 530 The Role of Psychology in Social Justice

Semester 3

• SJ 505 Analysis of Economic Structures
• SJ 570 The Environmental Paradox: Moving from Ecological Awareness to Environmental Policy
• SJ 620 Religion and Justice: Conflict and Congruence

Semester 4

• SJ 640 Organizing for Social Change
• SJ 630 Human Diversity: Understanding through Empiricism
• SJ 645 Media and Social Change

Semester 5

• SJ 605 Justice in Economic Structures
• SJ 503 Human Rights & Literature
• SJ 650 Reflection Seminar

Other Courses

• SJ 655 Social Justice Practicum
• SJ 660 Master’s Project