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Western Institute for Social Research (WISR)

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Western Institute for Social Research (WISR)

Provides intensive, individualized higher education and professional training in human services, social sciences and education.

Description:

Provides intensive, individualized higher education and professional training to community-involved adults. WISR offers an interdisciplinary PhD program in higher education and social change for adults involved in education and community work. Offers Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology (which can lead to the state MFT license), human services and community development, and social sciences. Also offers an MA in education. Small group seminars meet about four times per month in the evenings and on weekends, but most student work is done through faculty supervised individualized study, with students meeting about twice per month with their faculty advisor(s).

Location

Public Transit:

AC Transit stops within 1 block. BART - Ashby/South Berkeley Station within 7 blocks.
3220 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 37.8489319 -122.2782063 Other

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Student tuition $6,900 per year ($575 per month), $600 enrollment fee. Monthly payment plan available. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Working adults wishing to achieve academic degrees, seniors, men, women, ethnic minorities, staff of community agencies, educational institutions

Eligibility:

Vary according to program

How to Apply:

Apply by phone or mail. Appointment necessary.

Service Wait Estimate:

1-2 weeks.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • California
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • Nationwide
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County