Who Should Apply?
International development professionals, social service
providers (including those who may already hold advanced degrees in
their areas of specialization) as well as those who aspire to
careers in the varying fields of global development and social
justice, will find in this concentration a challenging curriculum
that will expand their horizons and that will provide a solid
foundation for their future work and careers. The combination
of on-site learning in Rome and distance learning accessed
worldwide will shape an ongoing international learning community,
having participants learning with and from each other with the
guidance of a skilled and dedicated faculty. Admitted students
are required to travel to Rome at the beginning
and end of the program in July to participate in the program and
students will be responsible for their travel costs and
arrangements. For more information and assistance please contact
Alyssa Monturi at Monturia@stjohns.edu.
Admission Requirements:
- An accredited bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Applicants
whose native language is not English, or whose secondary and
post-secondary education was not in English must take the (1) Test
of English as a Foreign language [TOEFL] or (2) International
English Language Testing System [IELTS] - More information on
the TOEFL or IELTS can be found on page 7 in the
St. John's
University Graduate Bulletin here.
- Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to
evaluate the applicant’s ability to succeed in a graduate program
of study
- A statement of personal and professional goals relevant to the
applicant’s interest in the concentration in Global Development and
Social Justice
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not
required for all applicants, solely those who wish to apply for a
Graduate Assistanship (GA) position.
Transfer of Credit:
Because of the distinctive nature of the program, including
in-person instruction during summer sessions in Rome and distance
learning courses during the Fall and Spring semesters, no transfer
credits may be applied for this concentration.
Financial Aid:
Scholarships will be available for students recruited from
all parts of the globe. Graduate assistantships are also available
on a selective basis. For more information on financial air
for U.S. students click
HERE.
For more information, contact:
Alyssa Monturi
email: monturia@stjohns.edu
(718) 990-8052
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