M.A. in Humanitarian Action & Rights – Law and Policy

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.
• Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
• 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.