Overview

The Social Welfare and Justice major at Marquette University , which blends the expertise of our faculty in social work, sociology, anthropology and criminology, is dedicated to preparing you to be a leader as you work for justice.

Flexibility

You can tailor this major to fit your needs, whether that's preparing for graduate school in areas such as social work, education or law, or for careers in social services, advocacy or public policy.Intern.Make a difference before you graduate. Our social justice and welfare major includes one- and two-semester internships at a wide variety of sites, including the Milwaukee mayor’s office, schools, health services, and programs for domestic abuse victims, immigrants and drug addiction.

Cross train

Combine our social welfare and justice major with psychology if you'd like to go into case management or child welfare. Blend with theology if you want to work in youth ministry. Mix with economics if you'd like to administer a nonprofit organization or go into social entrepreneurship. Or double major with any of the other majors in the department: anthropology, criminology or sociology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Welfare and Justice

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Rhetoric and Composition

Growth of Western Civilization

Science and Nature Elective

Theology

Foreign Language

Social Welfare Policy and Programs

Practice Skills with Individuals, Families & Groups

Literature Elective

Philosophy of Human Nature

Theory of Ethics

Foreign Language

Mathematical Reasoning Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

National: Applications for the Spring semester are reviewed on a rolling basis starting in October.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science Social Policy View 133 other Bachelors in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcripts

College and University Transcripts

Exams and Certificates

Evidence of English Language Ability

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year
Out-of-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Flexibility

Cross train

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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