Program Overview
Why pursue a Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy at Furman?
The 24-month/36-credit Master of Arts degree will teach students how to:
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Evaluate the historical and philosophical foundations of social justice and the role of social policy.
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Employ community-engaged research methods to collect information, describe experiences and develop narratives of people, organizations and communities.
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Facilitate community organizing strategies, mobilize collective action and navigate the policy development process to drive social transformation.
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Conceptualize, create and present advocacy campaigns to shape community action and policy change.
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Apply for grants and cultivate resources for community development, social justice and change efforts.
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Design and facilitate a social impact project in partnership with community leaders.
Careers for M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy graduates
The degree can enhance credentials in a wide range of occupations:
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Advocacy officer
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Nonprofit or NGO administrator
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Social impact officer
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Social sector advocate
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Community organizer
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Government liaison
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Foundation program manager
Coursework
- MAP 601. History and Philosophy of Social Policy
- MAP 602. Community-Engaged Research
- MAP 603. Advocacy Campaigns
- MAP 610. Grant Writing & Fundraising
- MAP 611. Community Action & PolicY
- MAP 680. Thesis-in-Action
Electives are grouped by the seminar categories: MAP 620, 630, 640 and 650.
MAP 620. Seminar in Social Justice
Design Justice for Communities
Poverty, Gender, and Climate Change
MAP 630: Seminar in Public Narratives
Cultural Institutions as Vehicles for Storytelling
Minoritized Voice in Public Writing
MAP 640: Seminar in Advocacy & Administration
Nonprofit Management
Transformational Leadership
MAP 650: Seminar in Community Organizing
Political Advocacy and Lobbying
Dialogue for Social Change
MAP 675. Community-Engaged Practicum
Two practicum experiences can count towards your degree.
Contact Us
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Click the link below to request more information about our program. If you have additional questions, please contact our graduate admissions counselor.
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