• The MA in Human Rights at the University of Connecticut is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of human rights issues and their implications for policy, law, and social justice.
  • The program is housed within the Human Rights Institute, a leading research and advocacy center for human rights.
  • The program consists of 30 credits of coursework, which can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • Students take a range of courses covering topics such as human rights law, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, conflict and peacebuilding, and humanitarianism.
  • In addition, students have the opportunity to undertake an internship or research project, allowing them to gain practical experience in the field.