Overview

Key features

The interdisciplinary approach affords students socio-cultural literacy, and a global perspective, both of which equip students to thrive in diverse communities locally and internationally.

With the Social Justice and Policy option at Western Connecticut State University, students explore and assess topical issues that grapple with inequities and injustices, and then learn to develop and implement effective policy.

Objectives

To accomplish this mission, the Department of Social Department:

Emphasizes on social research methodology and analytical skills.
Provide a personalized learning environment for students through faculty mentored undergraduate research opportunities and cooperative education research.
Prepares students for graduate education in the social sciences and allied fields.
Assist students in discerning appropriate careers through advising.
Foster the growth and development of faculty through research, attendance at professional meetings, developing and directing public forums and discipline-related training workshops, and publication and presentation of scholarly work.
Fosters the growth and development of faculty and their students through supporting research, attendance at professional meetings, and presentation and publication of scholarly work.
Collaborates with media-industry professionals in the tri-state area to support professional growth of faculty as well as internship opportunities for students.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Culture and Law

Rural Cultures: Ecologies of Global Resistance

Medical Anthropology

Public Anthropology & Research for Social Change

Environmental Economics

The Economics of Sports

Labor Economics

Economic Development & Growth

The Legislative Process,

Gender, Justice and the State

International Institutions

Climate Change & Society
Urban Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals - Admissions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Criminal Justice 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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Other requirements

General requirements

1. Online application

2. Medical forms

3. Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL

4. Official Test Scores.

5. High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation

6. $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

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

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Out-of-State

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13401 USD / year

≈ 13401 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Danbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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