Global Justice and Human Rights
Global Justice and Human Rights Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Justice and Human Rights degree program at Manhattanville prepares you to work toward the liberation of oppressed and marginalized communities at home and across the globe-This major prepares you for meaningful careers in international development, government, law, community advocacy, and research.
A Manhattanville education helps you put ideas into action. New York is home to many prominent human rights organizations, and the headquarters to the United Nations is only a short train ride from campus. Complete rewarding internships to boost your resume and expand your impact in a global hub. The Sister Mary T. Clark, RSCJ Center for Religion and Social Justice is another resource for finding volunteer and service-learning opportunities. Gain advocacy experience while giving back to the community.
Coursework approaches numerous issues including gender, race, sexuality, immigration, class, religion, ethnicity, and nationality from a problem-solving and solutions-oriented perspective. The major’s innovative interdisciplinary core will equip you with essential career skills such as information and data literacy, problem solving, storytelling, project management, and empathy.
The global justice and human rights degree requirements incorporate a solid foundation in the liberal arts and specialized topics in the field. General education courses provide the broad-based knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to excel in more advanced classes. Core courses in the human rights major offer the global contexts for human rights and the legal strategies used to advocate for communities and defend their rights.
Requirements for the global justice and human rights major include:
- First-Year Program and general education courses
- Skills-based courses in interdisciplinary thinking, data and information literacy, and storytelling.
- Core content courses in global studies and human rights
- Electives to complete 120 credits for Bachelor of Arts requirements
Students use data analysis, critical perspectives, and legal frameworks to explore human rights issues. They also learn practical skills like grant writing, archival research, oral history practices, documentary production, testimonial gathering, and report writing.
Courses
BA in Global Justice and Human Rights curriculum spans disciplines like history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, political science, gender studies, media studies, and other relevant fields. Courses cover key skills for careers in international human rights, taking courses such as.
- Introduction to Justice Studies
- 21st Century Storytelling
- International Humanitarian Law
- Comparative Human Rights
- Nonprofit Management and Finance
Prepare for Careers in Human Rights
Graduates of the program receive specialized training in research, writing, communication, international law, and justice—all necessary skills in the human rights field.
There are many possible career paths for those with a BA in global justice and human rights including jobs with the United Nations and international organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, . Students can also embark on a career in the local nonprofit sector; think tanks; local, state, and federal government; and business. The degree also prepares students for law school or graduate studies.
The skills in research and data analysis skills; storytelling; cultural sensitivity and competence; and project management and teamwork that this major emphasizes gives our students a distinct advantage in the job market.
A human rights major salary usually depends on the role, experience, and location of the job and candidate. The size of an organization and its mission can also determine the wages. The earning potential increases the further along you are in your career and any additional education you wish to pursue.
- Community Organizer - $52,778
- Grant Writer - $60,066
- Political Campaign Manager - $66,219
- Policy Analyst - $80,605
- Non-Profit Program Manager - $106,415
If you are interested in a government, criminal justice, law, or international relations career, Manhattanville University offers other programs that can help you achieve your goals. Each of these programs infuses theories of social science, legal studies, and global human rights into their area of study and equips you with the practical know-how to effect positive change. A minor can also enhance your degree and expand your number of transferable skills.
- Social and Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts)
- Global and International Studies (Bachelor of Arts, Minor)
- Political Science (Bachelor of Arts, Minor)
- Psychology (Bachelor of Arts, Minor)
- Self-Designed Major (Bachelor of Arts, Minor)
Review a complete list of Manhattanville undergraduate programs.
Applying to Manhattanville University is the first step towards a bachelor’s degree in global justice and human rights. Our team of advisors can guide you through the process and help you find ways to make your education affordable.
Review undergraduate admissions information, learn more about our tuition and fees, and explore scholarships and financial aid.
Apply to the BA in Global Justice and Human Rights at Manhattanville
The Bachelor of Arts in Global Justice and Human Rights degree program at Manhattanville University paves the way for you to become an advocate, leader, and agent of change.
Prepare for rewarding careers in mission-driven international and national human rights organizations, justice movements, and graduate studies in law, international relations, policy, and more. With New York City only a short train ride away, make inroads in your career through relevant internships.
Visit our beautiful campus or request more information about the human rights major. If you are ready to make a change, apply today.
