Roosevelt University - MISJ Social Justice Studies

Social Justice Studies
Mansfield Institute for Social Justice

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Social Justice Studies

Major In Social Justice leading to a BA degree

Students majoring in social justice studies complete 11 courses (33 semester hours) related to social justice in a variety of disciplines. After completing the required freshman- and sophomore-level classes, students will select a specialization in one of two tracks: Housing, Neighborhoods, and Community or Movements for Social Change. The capstone experience is either an internship in an organization with a social justice mission or a senior thesis. For information on the Major, contact Dr. June Lapidus at 312.341.3765

Freshman year:

Socj 201	Introduction to Social Justice Studies	3
Two courses chosen from the list below		6
Econ 214	Economics of Globalization
Pos 101	US Politics
Soc 101	Introduction to Sociology

Sophomore year:

Pos/Soc 290	The Research Process	3
Two courses chosen from the list below		6
Libs/Pos/Soc 245	City and Citizenship
Econ 205	The American Economy
or Econ 207	American Economic Development Since 1945
Libs/Pos 241	Environmental Problems of Metropolitan Areas
Soc 210	Contemporary Social Issues
Libs/Hist 254	Social Justice: History, Issues, Strategies

Housing, neighborhoods, and community track:

Four courses chosen from the list below		12
Econ 309	Economics of Urban Inequality
Econ 352	Urban Economic Development
Pos 336	Urban Gentrification
Pos 362	Urban Politics
Soc 320	Sociology of Inequality
Soc 325	Sociology of Education
Soc 327	Race and Inequality
Soc 346	Community Organization
Soc 396	Suburban Policy Issues or Pos 365 Suburban Policy
Soc 397	Urban Policy Issues or Pos 363 Urban Policy

Movements for social change track:

Four courses chosen from the list below		12
Econ 308	Women and the Economy
Econ 309	Economics of Urban Inequality
Hist 327	US Labor History
Hist 383	History and Politics of Women in the US
Pos 312	The Politics of Lesbian and Gay Communities
Pos 367	Social Movements
or Hist 337	History of Reform Movements in the US
Pos 385	African-American Politics
or Hist 339	The African-American Experience in the 20th Century
or Hist 382	Black Chicago’s History and Culture Since 1960
Pos 386	Latin American Politics
or Pos 384	Mexican-American Politics
Soc 312	Social Change
Soc 320	Sociology of Inequality
Soc 325	Sociology of Education
Soc 346	Community Organization
Soc 353	Health, Illness, and Medicine in American Society

Capstone experience:

	Socj 395	Internship
	or Socj 390	Senior Thesis	3

Minor in Social Justice Studies

This interdisciplinary minor allows students to explore social justice in a variety of ways. They may focus on diversity issues, minority issues, ethnic relations, women’s rights, economic, or workplace issues. Students may also explore career and intern options in organizations whose mission involves social justice. Mansfield fellows will be selected each year for scholarship assistance. For further information, call the Heather Dalmage at 312.341.3692

Five courses are required for the minor including two core courses and three electives. At least two courses must be completed at Roosevelt University. All courses in the minor must be passed with grades of C of higher. Additional courses are available each semester; consult with the advisor for course options.

Socj 201	Introduction to Social Justice Studies	3
Hist 254	Social Justice: History, Issues, and Strategies	3
Three electives chosen in consultation with the program director		9

2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog