Overview

Key features

The Social Justice program at Saint Peter’s University offers you a multi-disciplinary minor that emphasizes the thought and work of social justice, the thought and practice of nonviolence and peacemaking and the peace and justice teachings of the world’s faith traditions.

You are encouraged to engage in our numerous social justice workshops and lectures, local, national, and international works of service and justice both in the U.S. and in El Salvador, and seminars on nonviolence and peacemaking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christian Medical Ethics
Economic Development
Poverty and Inequality
Haitians in America
U.S. Civil Rights Movement
Nonviolence, Community Organizing and Social Movements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jersey City, United States

Disciplines

Social Policy View 132 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

Academic transcripts with English Translation from all high schools attended.

Proof of English proficiency

Short essay or personal statement (included in the application but may be sent separately).

One letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, school official, coach, or community service coordinator.

Completed application form

Official high school transcript, or GED score report; strongly recommend senior grades (check in with your counselor if you are able. We can accept emailed documents to admissions@saintpeters.edu from your school counselors or other school official)

Official SAT or ACT scores or test-optional essay

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

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year
Out-of-State

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year

Living costs

Jersey City

United States

1300 - 3200 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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