Social Change
Create the Change You Hope To See in the World
The world is in a stage of great uncertainty and challenge. Democracy is threatened worldwide with the rise of authoritarianism. Political and cultural polarization calls on leaders to identify a vision and practice of solidarity and multicultural community, and climate change continues to create the need for a more collaborative and sustainable future. Faced with these and other challenges, our communities need people like you who know that hope and possibilities for change exist and are achievable.
In our online M.A. in Transformative Social Change program, you will learn to become a leader who advocates for change on critical issues, as well as social justice and promoting inclusion and belonging around race, gender, and sexuality.
Interdisciplinary approaches, including sociology, peace and justice studies, education, and political science prepare you to examine issues from multiple angles and perspectives, allowing you to devise comprehensive and humanistic strategies that can lead to profound societal change.
Earning your Master's in Transformative Social Change at Saybrook will give you the confidence to produce ethical interventions, analyze social systems and design transformation strategies, formulate inclusive dialogues for various global, multicultural, multigenerational social and environmental viewpoints, and apply models of compassion and connectedness within larger communities.
Online Master's in Transformative Social Change Job Outcomes
Upon graduation, you will have developed the capacities to become an advocate and leader in nonprofit organizations, educational environments, and beyond, focusing on the following:
- Human rights
- Multicultural justice
- Community building
- Environmental advocacy
- Social justice
Other Transformative Social Change Programs
Interested in another Transformative Social Change online program? We offer additional options that may align more closely with your goals.
- M.A. in Transformative Social Change: Peace and Justice Studies Specialization
- Ph.D. in Transformative Social Change
*Credits earned may vary based on specialization courses chosen.
Program Components
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for the M.A. in Transformative Social Change degree must submit the following documents:
- An official transcript from an accredited university demonstrating successful completion of a master’s degree, with a 3.0 GPA or better
- Professional resume or CV
- Personal statement
- One letter of recommendation
Invest in Your Future
Saybrook University remains committed to keeping higher education affordable and accessible. Our Financial Aid Department is ready to offer guidance and support in determining suitable financial assistance tailored to your needs, including potential scholarship opportunities, grants, and more.
Cost
Saybrook wants you to have the information you need to make an informed decision about your academic and career aspirations. Our cost calculator provides an estimated cost of attending Saybrook to earn your M.A. in Transformative Social Change degree.
Sample Courses
Ethics for Transformative Social Change: Thinking Like a Global Citizen
The practice of ethics involves the exploration and evaluation of different values and assumptions that support alternative courses of action. This course approaches these differences from a global civic perspective that is grounded in our common humanity and recognizes our many social differences. A primary goal of this course is for you to develop a global civic ethic that is sufficiently rigorous to face ongoing resistance to social change.
Social System Transformation Theory
The aim of this course is to empower you to be able to critically evaluate social systems and participate in their co-creation and transformation. This course will help you recognize and analyze societal paradigms as they present themselves in various domains of the human experience, develop a critical understanding of how humanistic values, developmental ideas, and norms can be applied to social systems, and more.
Catalog
Please refer to our academic catalog for more information on the M.A. in Transformative Social Change degree program.
Career Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for qualified psychologists is expected to grow much faster than average. As public awareness builds regarding the connection between mental health and overall health, licensed clinical psychologists may find careers in education, nonprofits, social agencies, and private-sector organizations. They will be challenged to address the needs of many populations, including students, seniors, military personnel, veterans, prisoners, parolees, first responders, and those suffering from chronic illness and substance abuse.
Saybrook University prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree program*. Saybrook University is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your career goals.
*Many degree programs are intended to fulfill licensure requirements in specific states. The data shown here may not represent the state where you currently reside. For more information on how this program is applicable to the requirements of your state, please speak with your admissions specialist.
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University Learning Experience
Our M.A. in Transformative Social Change program is hybrid-online. While the core is completed asynchronously, required and synchronous Virtual Learning Experiences (VLE) are designed to deepen your education. In addition to VLEs, you will begin your studies with a virtual Welcome Week held online the week before the start of Fall and Spring semesters. You will also attend Community Learning Experiences (CLE) – in-person gatherings where the entire Saybrook community connects face–to–face – every two years.
Transformative Social Change Faculty
Saybrook’s Transformative Social Change faculty are practitioner-scholars dedicated to advancing their field through continued practice and comprehensive instruction. Meet some of our faculty members below.
Chair and program director, Transformative Social Change
- Project Director/Co-Author, The Choices and Consequences Evaluation
- Member, Academic Council of the American Friends of Combatants for Peace
- Specialist in globalized movements for social justice, human rights, peace and democracy
- Writing published in Common Dreams, the Los Angeles Times, Tikkun Magazine, UNESCO International Clearinghouse on Children and Violence on the Screen, among others
UNBOUND: Transformative Social Change
In today’s world of social, economic, and environmental turbulence, it can feel as if everyday citizens are left to fend for themselves. Despite these concerns, there are many around the world who are working for positive change. This is the focus of Saybrook University’s programs in transformative social change. Hope does exist, and Saybrook is eager to empower those who are ready to act on it, providing you with the capabilities to lead the transformations this world needs.
Faculty, Profile
Saybrook University Appoints Alumna and Social Justice Advocate Ellen Helms to its Board of Trustees
