MA in Human Rights

1 Years Online Masters Program

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Program Overview

The John Jay Human Rights Master of Arts Program is a professionally-oriented master s program that provides students with a thorough understanding of human rights law and theory and the practical skills necessary to translate this understanding into practice. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate understanding of substantive concepts in the scholarly and practical field of human rights, conduct methodological research, and engage in practice-oriented work, such as fact-finding, report-writing, media outreach, and advocacy.

Program Key Stats

$855 (Per Credit Hour)



34 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Administration
  • Education
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising/Development
  • Research

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