Master of Arts (M.A.) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy
Advocate for and Defend Justice with Liberty’s M.A. in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy
If you’re interested in ministering to the hurting and downtrodden in your own community or around the world, Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy may be a great fit for you! This degree program is an ideal choice for those looking to work in churches, faith-based non-governmental organizations, and other settings that require a broad knowledge of human rights and humanitarian response.
This degree program can provide you with a biblical framework, theoretical foundation, and practical training concerning human rights and legal advocacy. At Liberty, you’ll study under expert professors with years of experience in the field – so you can be assured of the educational quality our human rights program offers. By partnering with us, you can gain valuable skills and become a champion – both for Christ and for the people you serve.
What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy Degree?
- How the international human rights regime works
- Procedures for organizing a faith-based humanitarian response
- Theological foundations of humanitarian action and human rights
In addition to the skills mentioned above, you will study crisis and first responder training, intercultural communication, international human rights law, and leadership in faith-based humanitarian action. You’ll also study international law and diplomacy, foreign policy, and domestic policy. This degree program is an excellent way for you to broaden your skill set, increase your confidence, and grow in your faith as you seek to do the Lord’s work in your community or around the world.
Potential Careers for Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy Graduates
- Advocacy advisor
- Disaster relief coordinator
- Humanitarian aid worker
- International humanitarian aid worker
- Refugee care worker
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
- If you attend full-time (9-15 credit hours), you’ll be eligible for our online seminary block rate of $2,750 per semester!**
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- You can complete this human rights degree in as little as 1.5 years!
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
**Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights are charged at the part-time rate.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online master’s degree in humanitarian action and human rights are charged at the part-time rate.
Credit Hours
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Sep 16, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Choose from a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online*. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!
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Maximize Your Time
Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.
Grow in Your Faith
All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, and our faculty see themselves as mentors. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — we’re committed to championing you as you study to go further in your field, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career.
Access Academic Support
Throughout your educational journey, you will have access to academic resources that will aid in the completion of your degree. Services include our Jerry Falwell Library, writing center, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, 30+ tutorial videos, live webinars, and personalized help from our academic advising team.
An Online Education with On-Campus Benefits
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As a nonprofit (not-for-profit) university, Liberty is in the business of training skilled professionals to make a difference in the world – not gaining profit, revenue, or producing dividends for shareholders. In keeping with our commitment to your education, we invest our resources back into degree programs and into your student experience.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university and has not increased tuition for 9 straight years. Lower tuition means less student loan debt for students.
For Liberty University, nonprofit is more than a status; it is a valuable opportunity to invest in the lives of students who will go out and impact the world.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
Nearly 80% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid. Virginia residents may qualify for additional aid — learn more!
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you pay only a portion of your balance up front. You submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay the remaining balance for your classes.
Tuition Discounts
Qualified military service members, veterans, and their spouses can receive up to 55% off their tuition rate for eligible programs!
Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.