Coronavirus Information
Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. Our office is closed to the public, but you can reach the Human Rights Practice Program, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm, at 520-621-5749 or by email to gearin@email.arizona.edu.
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Costs & Eligibility
Starting in January 2021: A new BA Program in Human Rights Practice, plus three new graduate human rights certificates focused on gender-based violence, technology, and documentary media. For more information about the graduate programs, please contact Mette Brogden (metteb@email.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)). For more information about the new BA program, please contact Raymond Smith (raymondsmith@email.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)).
Cost of Program
| Program | Credits Needed | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts | 30 | $15,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Human Rights Practice | 12 | $6,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Gender-Based Violence | 15 | $7500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Human Rights and Technology | 15 | $7500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Human Rights and Documentary Media | 18 | $9000 |
Applications Must Include
For the M.A.
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a faculty member or current/former supervisor
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 or international equivalent
- C.V. or resume
- Proof of English Proficiency if applicant is from a country where English is not the official language.
- Confirmation of access to a computer and reliable Internet connection.
For the Graduate Certificates
- Statement of Purpose
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Minimum GPA: 2.75 or international equivalent
- C.V. or resume
- Proof of English Proficiency if applicant is from a country where English is not the official language.
- Confirmation of access to a computer and reliable Internet connection.
For all programs
If applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, English proficiency must be demonstrated through any one of the following tests:
TOEFL, minimum score of 79 iBT or 550 PBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below 6
Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 69
More Information
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