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Master of Arts Degree in Political and Social Justice Studies

Your passion to make the world a better place is fulfilled at Governors State University. Here, you will learn how to analyze global issues by utilizing political and social justice theories so you can execute the best strategies to improve our society. Start your path towards becoming an agent of change with our Master of Arts in Political and Social Justice Studies (PSJS) program today!

Program Benefits

There are many reasons why the PSJS program is the right path for you:

The coursework provides the knowledge and resources to evaluate social issues around the world, as well as teaches you how to apply them in real-world situations to challenge and change injustice within institutions.
Classes are offered in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats to accommodate all types of schedules.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The wondrous world of careers, passions, and personal quests awaits from the moment you enroll in class at Governors State University, and our Career Services Office is available to help you navigate every path that leads to Destination Success!

Our assignment is to walk you through an exciting journey to discover a place of professional and personal fulfillment, satisfaction, and contribution. Along the way, our career counselors will partner with you to identify interests and talents that parlay into academic majors and lifelong pursuits. Near the end of your academic journey, our team will walk you through the entire job search process, helping you craft a dynamic resume, identify valuable internships, and cultivate sure fire interview skills that wow hiring managers.

Our 4- Year Career Compass takes you from the classroom to the boardroom with a customized step-by-step process designed to keep you on track from freshman through senior year.

Stop by the Office of Career Services and work with our team to chart your very own course to stellar universe of success!

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score --OR--Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score. The school code for GMAT/GRE is 1263.
*GMAT/GRE Waiver: The GMAT or GRE may be waived for applicants who meet one of the following:
1. a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher for the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or
2. a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States;
or
3. meet the requirement for Guaranteed Admission program for GSU undergraduate
students and recent alumni

TOEFL/IELTS (International Students Only)
International Students must meet the university language requirement for admission to the
university. Applicants must take either Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
For the IELTS, applicants must the minimum acceptable score of 6.5 academic version.
Acceptable scores for TOEFL for master’s level applicants are listed in the GSU Catalog.
Type of TOEFL
Exam
Paper Computer Internet Internet (IBT)
Total Score 550 213 80
Reading 54 21 20
Writing 58 24 20
Listening 55 21 20
Speaking - - 20

Governors State University

University Park , Illinois ,United States