WHAT IS AN M.A. IN ADVOCACY AND EQUITY STUDIES?

The Master of Arts in advocacy and equity studies is a program designed for problem-solvers and community leaders: those who see issues in society and want to make a change. A graduate with this degree will have a thorough view of social justice issues, developing the critical lens and conceptual skills necessary to recognize societal inequities and analyze systems of power. Graduates will also develop a grounding in the practical skills needed to be effective agents of change in a community or organization. 

WHY PURSUE AN M.A. IN ADVOCACY AND EQUITY STUDIES AT FURMAN?

As a private liberal arts and sciences university, Furman provides an exceptional environment for multidisciplinary studies, allowing students to find connections between multiple areas of interest. The Master of Arts in advocacy and equity studies incorporates several different academic disciplines. Small class sizes give students greater access to professors who are among the best in their fields. Learn more by attending a virtual information session or request information to learn more. 

How will you learn?

Students will complete 36 hours of coursework, including courses in framing social justice, community-engaged research, public narratives, grant writing and resource development and community organizing. Choose from elective seminars on topics such as dialogue for social change, nonprofit administration and activism, spirituality and social justice, reconstructing Southern rhetoric, and diversity, equity and inclusion administration. Apply what you’ve learned and gain practical experience with a community placement practicum.

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  • 94%
    – Percentage of full-time faculty with highest degree in field
  • #6
    – National Liberal Arts College in the Southeast (U.S. News and World Report)
  • 9:1
    – Student to faculty ratio

Our faculty

Shaniece Criss

Associate Professor of Health Sciences; Director of the Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies (MAAES)

Kylie Fisher

Assistant Professor of Art History

Brandon Inabinet

Professor, Communication Studies

Lisa Knight

Alva and Beatrice Bradley Professor of Anthropology, Asian Studies, and Religion; Chair, Department of Anthropology

Paul Thomas

Professor, Education; English and Secondary Education
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