Furman University Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy

Furman University's Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy is designed to prepare graduate students to become effective advocates and leaders at the intersection of social policy, advocacy, and community-driven change. This interdisciplinary program combines theoretical foundations with practical skills, enabling participants to effectively address complex social issues, influence policy decisions and lead impactful advocacy campaigns. Through a combination of core courses, electives and hands-on experiences, students will gain a deep understanding of how to drive social change within communities, nonprofits, governmental organizations, and other policy-making arenas.

Because the mission and impact of this graduate program is ideally suited for AmeriCorps alumni, Furman University's Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy offers a tuition match of the Segal Education Award, split across the total coursework in the program. Applicants may also qualify for a waiver of the application fee. For more details about the program, admission requirements, the tuition matching program, and its availability for prospective graduate students, please contact our graduate admissions team as listed on the website.