This page is to be used as a planning tool. Your degree audit is the official record of degree requirements. Updated August 2022.
Social Justice Requirements
Students who major in Social Justice expand their knowledge by integrating theory and engagement with “real world” field experiences. They approach social justice through the arts, history, literature, comparative religious studies, political science, philosophy, health education, and gender, women’s, and sexuality studies.
| Foundation (4 courses, 12 s.h.) |
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| All of these: SJUS:1001 Intro to Social Justice SJUS:2000 Theories of Social Justice SJUS:2250 History of Social Justice Movements GWSS:3138 Writing to Change the World |
| Core (4 courses, 12 s.h.) |
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| Two courses in Human Rights, Diversity, Activism |
| Two courses in Social Justice Movements |
| EMphasis Area (9 s.h.) |
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| Students choose one emphasis area and complete three or more courses for 9 s.h.; two courses must be numbered 3000 and above. A course used to satisfy the core requirement cannot be taken to satisfy an emphasis area. You may substitute courses with approval of the Social Justice advisor. Students may include one course from International Programs related to studying abroad. Students may also create their own emphasis area with help from the Social Justice advisor. |
| Capstone (2 courses, 6 s.h.) |
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Option B:
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| Students pursing a degree in Social Justice complete at total of 39 s.h. of coursework for the major. |