POWER, POSSIBILITY, AND THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Theory and practice of social justice. Concepts of justice, values and ethics, critical theoretical frameworks, and practical strategies for organizing and advocacy provide the building blocks for this discussion based applied course. Concrete examples of ongoing theory and practice at the local, state, national, and global levels. Advocacy and organizing skills in projects relating to individual priorities.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Contrast diverse definitions of social justice. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze how personal values and ethics shape social justice priorities. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Contribute to social change/social justice work connected to personal priorities. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze a range of perspectives and theories regarding the practice of social change. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate concrete teamwork, leadership, engagement, organizing, and communication skills in the classroom and in social justice work. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Contrast diverse definitions of social justice. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze how personal values and ethics shape social justice priorities. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Contribute to social change/social justice work connected to personal priorities. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze a range of perspectives and theories regarding the practice of social change. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate concrete teamwork, leadership, engagement, organizing, and communication skills in the classroom and in social justice work. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027