Program type
Course-based
Human Systems Intervention (MA)
Primary campus
Loyola (LOY)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Summer
Program overview
The MA in Human Systems Intervention prepares you to plan and implement whole system change processes. You will explore the theories behind various change approaches in order to facilitate and engage with clients as you design and implement interventions. Collaborating with other students, you will gain a deep understanding of how individuals, teams and systems function, and will apply that knowledge to interventions for third-party organizations. Our course schedule is designed so that students can immediately put the skills they acquire to use in the workplace. Our field supervisors are graduates who now occupy positions in companies such as Deloitte, Manulife Financial Corporation, Bombardier Inc., the McGill University Health Centre and the House of Commons of Canada.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Applied Human Sciences Courses page for course descriptions.
Human Systems Intervention MA (45 credits)
Human Systems Intervention MA with Project Option (45 credits)
| 33 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 9 | credits: |
| 3 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from: |
Human Systems Intervention MA with Thesis Option (45 credits)
| 24 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 3 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from: In addition to the courses listed above, students may be permitted to register for up to three credits of graduate-level elective courses offered in other departments. In all such cases, prior permission of the Graduate Program Director and the student's supervisor is required. |
| 18 | credits: |
Notes
For thesis option students, electives should be decided in consultation with the Graduate Program Director and the student's supervisor.
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum B average or a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00.
- Capacity to undertake all core courses of the first year in the scheduled sequence of the program.
- For the Thesis Option, work or volunteer experience is an asset.
- For the Project Option, a minimum two years of full-time work experience.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
n/a
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
February 1 (Canadian resident)
January 15 (U.S. and international)
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
