Social Innovation, M.A.
The Professional Master of Arts in Social Innovation (PMASI) is
designed to prepare individuals to foster and lead innovation
throughout their organizations, businesses, and communities in ways
that impact daily operations and strategic goals.
The program trains students to critically examine and address complex social problems such as childhood hunger, illiteracy, domestic violence, air pollution, food deserts, contaminated drinking water, racism, poverty, and homelessness.
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项目概述
The PMASI program consists of 36 credit hours of coursework. 在那里 are no prerequisites and students with any bachelor's degree may be 接受. The program features graduate courses in social innovation, public administration, social work, and educational leadership. Courses are offered in a hybrid format, meeting both face-to-face and 在线. In-person class meetings are held at 罗伯特·C. 皮尤校园 in downtown 大 急流.
- Six core courses in social innovation and public administration: 18学分
- Three application courses: 9 credits
- Three synthesis courses: 9 credits
Why Study Social Innovation at 大 Valley?
- Nationally, employers post jobs for master's-level social
innovation skills such as leadership, 团队合作, communication,
解决问题, critical analysis, and qualitative assessment.
- It is the only professional social innovation program in Michigan offering a focus on critical, 人文主义的, 综合, and interdisciplinary approaches to social issues.
- Internships, 全球学习 experiences, collaborative projects, and problem-based learning create a unique degree experience.
- 学生 select application courses and center their synthesis
coursework around their own career interests and aspirations.
- Courses are hybrid, offering flexibility with both face-to-face
and 在线 options.
课程
主题:
- Cross-sector innovation
- Corporate social responsibilities
- 公民行动
- 社区 engagement strategies
- Environmental justice
- Policy development skills
学生 also have the option to combine internships, 全球学习 experiences, study abroad, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, and blending of traditional disciplines, resulting in a unique degree experience.
职业选择
Graduates can expect to be employed in the following industries:
- 教育
- 政府
- Health and human services
- Non-profit organizations
- 可持续性
- Social entrepreneurship
Admission Requirements
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit 大 Valley State University’s admission section of the 在线目录.
Admission into the social innovation program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 我们的毕业 admissions office.
Note: This program does not offer enough consecutive physical classroom presence for a student to qualify for an F-1 visa.
For 更多的 Information
School of 社区 Leadership and Development[email protected]
288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575
Program Director
Azfar Hussain, Ph.D.
(616) 331-8172