Master's Program in Children's and Youth Rights
The Master’s specialization in Children's and Youth Rights is a pioneering academic program in Israel—and globally—that offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding children’s rights. The program combines theoretical and practical exploration of key issues, framed by the discourse on children’s rights, which integrates concepts of the “best interests of the child” with legal freedoms and protections. Students engage with diverse fields, such as child development, the social construction of childhood, and parent-child relationships, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
The program aims to:
- Provide tools for critical analysis of policies and practices.
- Train experts in children's rights across disciplines.
- Foster a shared, rights-conscious professional language.
Graduates will be equipped to advance children’s rights in personal, community, and public domains.
The curriculum, comprising 12 academic credits, includes:
- Core courses (e.g., Children’s Rights: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Children’s Rights and Social Services).
- Research workshops and elective seminars (e.g., Children, Youth, and Crime or Emotional and Behavioral Disorders).
- Elective courses taught by leading local and international scholars, covering topics like advocacy, international law, and the challenges of adolescence.
Classes are scheduled for flexibility, primarily on Wednesday afternoons, with some intensive courses offered in condensed formats. This program provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world of children’s and youth rights through an interdisciplinary lens.