Real democracy is not a spectator sport. Do you want to build a well-organized social movement that can challenge the downsizing of democracy and promote the common good? If so, check out our
master's concentration in Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability--where we train students for activist careers as public interest advocates and grassroots organizers working for ecological sustainability, social justice, and the democratic control of corporations.
Dig into five key areas.
Our one-of-a-kind activist training curriculum focuses on ecological literacy; big-picture political analysis, vision, and strategy; social action skills; organizational leadership; and personal transformation and self-renewal.
Become a leader.
You hone your ability to advocate and organize, including managing time, people,
and money. You learn how to organize dynamic campaigns that win significant reforms, mobilize increasing numbers of citizens, and build stronger progressive organizations and coalitions.
Practice makes perfect.
Grounded in your substantive knowledge of environmental science and advocacy skills, you participate in an advocacy clinic, which is your chance to provide advocacy research, public policy critiques and analysis, strategic planning, issue and corporate campaign materials, action planning, and communications and membership development plans to real-life clients.
“There are just too few institutions that help inspire, train, and nurture progressive activists. That's why I'm so excited about Antioch University New England's Advocacy Program. It's a graduate program that offers in-depth activist training and even connects its graduates into an ongoing support network. I encourage everyone seeking to work as a public interest advocate or a grassroots organizer to check out Antioch's advocacy and organizing program.”
— Eli Pariser, Board President and former Executive Director, MoveOn.OrgProgram Delivery
- 42 credits
- Begin in Fall
- Classes 2 days a week + practicum
- 5 semesters to complete
Read more about the inspiration behind this program. (PDF 44K)
Dissertation: Activist Training In The Academy
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Electricity Usage down 19 percent at ANE
Simple energy saving measures have big impact
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Department Events
3/26/10 - Environmental Studies Colloquium Series
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 Lee Matsueda
Community Organizer
Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE)
Roxbury, Massachusetts
Undergraduate: General Science, Brandeis University
How did you get started working in environmental justice?
During college, I was inspired by stories of environmental justice work going on in the Boston area. Communities of color and lower income were coming together to fight for cleaner air and safer neighborhoods. Nearly ten years later, I am community organizing in the Boston area to advocate and lobby for better access to public transportation in underserved communities.
Tell me about one of your big successes.
We used the Boston Marathon to draw attention to the fact that in the time it takes to run a marathon, bus riders can only get half that distance.
How did Antioch prepare you for life after graduate school?
Antioch got me fired up. Faculty are excited about their work and encouraged us to take our passion and transform it into effective action. My practicum experience helped me create a closer connection with the organization I work with today.
What is the biggest challenge you face?
The challenge remains informing people and giving them the necessary tools and confidence to build community and fight for the things they believe in.
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