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Undergraduate Social Justice Certificate

Explore theoretical and practical questions of social, economic, and political rights through a variety of lenses. Through this liberal arts undergraduate certificate, you'll learn about core themes of social justice in fields of philosophy, economics, the environment, religion, politics, ethics, sociology, or law.

Key learning outcomes

  • Explore classical and contemporary theories of justice.
  • Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the historical, political, economic, and cultural systems that contribute to existing societal disparities.
  • Critically examine constructions of gender, race, and class, among others.
  • Gain insight into factors that contribute to inequities in diverse societies and efforts to create equitable societies. 
  • Understand the principles of social justice as they relate to topics such as education, government, health, media, and religion.

Getting started

No application is required. You simply register for undergraduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods. 

Earning the Certificate

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

  • Complete three certificate courses for undergraduate credit.

  • Earn at least a B grade in each course.

  • Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

Certificate Courses

The undergraduate certificate in social justice requires three courses or 12 credits. You may choose any three courses from the social justice undergraduate certificate course group. 

Courses taken before the Fall 2020 semester do not apply toward this certificate.

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Related Degrees

If you’re also considering a master’s degree, select certificate courses can be counted toward a related degree field of study.

Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree Program

Start or finish your undergraduate degree part time. You can sharpen your communication skills, enhance your analytical capacity, and deepen your knowledge of a chosen field.

Learn more about Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree Program

Interested in Graduate Certificates?

For those who have completed their bachelor's degree, graduate certificates offer the next level in education. 

Learn More About the Graduate Certificate in Social Justice

 

Registration

Summer 2021 registration opens March 2. Fall 2021 registration opens in July. Start planning now by browsing the course catalog: 

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Certificate at a Glance

Required Courses

3

Number of courses for this certificate.

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Average Cost

$5,640

Cost of completing the certificate courses, at current tuition rates.

Time Investment

1

Number of years, on average, it takes to complete this certificate. You may take up to three years.

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