Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (MS)

DePaul’s MS in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies—the first graduate refugee studies program in the U.S.—will give you the right mix of theory and practical experience to prepare you to help immigrants, migrants and refugees around the world. You’ll gain a broad-based understanding of the legal, political and humanitarian resources to address the issues created by these situations. As part of our refugee studies program you’ll take courses in law, history, public health, public service and international studies and gain extensive hands-on training with the agencies and institutions assisting displaced people. This program is designed to be completed in two years, and most courses are offered in the evening at the Loop or Lincoln Park campuses.

The Master of Science in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies program has rolling admissions through July 1, 2023 for the following academic year, September 2023-2024. For additional information about the program, contact Program Director Kathleen R. Arnold. The Master of Science in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies admits students with the following prerequisites:

• A bachelor's degree with evidence of strong intellectual and writing skills.
• Preference of minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale.
• Previous study and/or experience in refugee and forced migration, though not required. Evidence of a strong interest in pursuing a career related to human rights, refugee, migration, health, policy, academy, and forced migration.