Social Justice (Minor)

The Social Justice minor is designed to explore curriculum focused on the unequal distribution of power, wealth, and opportunities in American society. Students interested in this minor will complete Introduction to Social Justice, where they will examine the concepts, theories, philosophical background, historical context, and contemporary issues related to social justice. Additional coursework will allow students to explore various ways in which individuals and groups experience injustice, as well as the processes that give rise to the change necessary to achieve social justice. Completing this minor will allow students to enter the workforce with a stronger understanding of structural inequalities and prepare them to become social justice leaders in their postgraduate pursuits.