Social Justice (BA)

The major in Social Justice supports students in developing theoretical frameworks, and analytical skills needed to address the structural causes of oppression and inequity. Drawing on religious and philosophical foundations as well as community knowledge, students gain an understanding of justice and a capacity to work with others in solidarity for social change. Students will do a culminating community-engaged research project that addresses a community- identified interest.

Students with this major may only apply eight shared units to a minor in Community Action & Social Change or Philosophy & Religion. There is no limit for double-dipping major classes with Core Curriculum requirements. Please see the catalog for university policies regarding “double-dipping” of units.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Reflect critically on their own positionality and responsibility in the context of power, privilege, and structures of inequity.
2. Critically analyze social structures (historical, economic, political, cultural, religious) that cause and perpetuate social and environmental injustice.
3. Apply critical theories to larger social justice contexts.
4. Act creatively and collaboratively in diverse community contexts to address inequities and advocate for social justice.

Total Credit Hours: 40