Overview

Complex issues require flexible and creative solutions. The Global Inclusion and Social Development program at the University of Massachusetts Boston examines the interrelationships among health, wellness, social development, political participation, organizational behavior, and economic empowerment in the context of vulnerability.

This transdisciplinary approach allows students to think outside of traditional academic silos and engage in cutting-edge methodologies that produce original research outcomes.

Careers

Upon completion of their degrees, students work on policy, research, and education in universities; national and international nonprofits; civil society organizations; bilateral and multi-lateral institutions; local, regional, and national governments; and the for-profit sector. In all these roles, they increase inclusion and improve social development regionally, nationally, and globally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current and Historical Perspectives on Global Inclusion and Social Development
International Responses to Social Inclusion
Research and Evaluation in Diverse Settings: Methods and Implications
Innovations Seminar
Social Innovations in Domestic Settings Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Post-Bachelor's Track: 69 credits
Post-Master's Track: 54 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Political Science Social Policy View 43 other PhDs in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work, though an exception may be made based on the holistic strength of the application
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits: Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English proficiency test score
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Two (2) writing samples

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15408 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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