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The major in Social Justice (BA) focuses on cultivating vital knowledge and skills in community-centered practices to address inequities and oppression. Students connect social justice concepts with community experience, gaining skills in grassroots organizing and policy-level strategies. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and schools recognize the importance of creating programming and policies that are informed by the community members they serve, thus Social Justice majors are well prepared for meaningful careers and are also competitive for graduate school programs that increasingly value community engagement experience and a structural understanding of community issues.
After completing foundational courses in Social Justice, you can craft a personalized focus area. Building on specialized coursework and your work with a specific community partner, you will explore community-centered practices and policy change driven by people most impacted, culminating in a capstone project related to your emphasis. Here are a few possibilities: (click on each link to see more details)
Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal Justice Reform
Do you want to change the inhumane and discriminatory practices in policing and the U.S. carceral (prison) system? Engage with organizations and government agencies focused on exploring alternative paths and restorative approaches!
Courses:
HONO 3202 Just Learning: Books not Bars
PHIL 2124 Othering and Belonging
HCS 1102 Cultural Anthropology
PHIL 2101 Power of Words
Community Partners: Youth Transforming Justice, Marin County Public Defender’s Office
Suggested double major: Criminology
Educational Equity
Educational Equity
Do you want to promote educational equity for all students? Learn how racial and economic inequities impact students in the K-12 educational system. Work with educational leaders and organizations that are driving change!
Courses:
EDU 4010 Educational Equity
EDU 4020 Differentiated Instruction
PHIL 2121 Education for Democracy
PHIL 2104 Ethics from the Margins
HONO 2200 Just Learning: Books not Bars
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
PHIL 2101 Power of Words
Community Partners: San Rafael City Schools, Next Generation Scholars, Women Helping All People, Bridge the Gap, Canal Alliance UP!, Marin County Free Libraries
Suggested minor: Education Studies
Health Equity
Health Equity
Are you a future physician, nurse, occupational therapist, public health advocate, or other healthcare worker and want to address inequities in the healthcare system? Learn culturally responsive approaches to equitable healthcare through hands-on engagement with clinics and agencies!
Courses:
PHIL 2109 Healthcare Ethics & Equity
PHIL 2104 Ethics from the Margins
PHIL 2038 Feminist Disability Ethics
PHIL 2110 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2105 Ethics of Housing & Homelessness
RLGN 3132 Religion, Women and Sexuality
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
HCS 1102 Cultural Anthropology
Community Partners: RotaCare Free Clinic, Downtown Streets Team, Indigenous Healing Center
Suggested double majors: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Suggested minor: Global Public Health
Mental Health and Community Well-Being
Mental Health and Community Well-Being
Are you a future social worker, counselor, or clinical psychologist? Examine how social conditions impact the ability of individuals and communities to thrive. Collaborate with organizations and advocates who promote physical and mental well-being!
Courses:
PHIL 2104 Ethics from the Margins
PHIL 2105 Ethics of Housing & Homelessness
PHIL 21019 Health Ethics and Equity
PHIL 2101 Power of Words
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
HCS 1102 Cultural Anthropology
Community Partners: Marin County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Health Hubs, Ritter Center
Suggested double major: Psychology
Suggested minors: Global Public Health, Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS), Psychology
Advocacy and Public Policy
Advocacy and Public Policy
Are you a future lawmaker, government staffer, or non-profit worker? Learn how current public policies create inequality and affect vulnerable communities.Work with community leaders to advocate for policy-level change.
Courses:
PHIL 2104 Ethics from the Margins
PHIL 2105 Ethics of Housing & Homelessness
PHIL 2110 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2114 New Technologies
RLGN/POLS 3012 Religious Nationalism
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
Community Partners: Canal Alliance, The Hannah Project, Marin County Public Defender’s Office, Marin County Office of Equity,
Suggested double majors: Political Science, Business Administration
Suggested minor: Pre-law
Public Arts and Cultural Preservation
Public Arts and Cultural Preservation
Are you passionate about art, design, and creative processes that envision greater equity and justice? Collaborate with community members to create public art and highlight community histories to raise awareness, resist injustice, and celebrate cultural strengths and assets!
Courses:
ART/HONO 3119 Art Fundamentals
ART 3010 Community Engaged Art
PHIL 2101 Power of Words
RLGN 3172 AAPI Religions, Cultures, & Social Justice
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
PHIL2101 Power of Words
HCS 1102 Cultural Anthropology
RLGN 3381 Religion & Globalization
Community Partners: Performing Stars of Marin, Marin City Historical & Preservation Society, Y-PLAN, Asian American Alliance of Marin, Youth in Arts
Suggested double major: Art and Design
Suggested minors: Art, Performing Arts & Social Change, History
Immigration Justice
Immigration Justice
Do you want to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants in this country? Enhance your understanding of complex legal and social challenges faced by immigrants today. Work with immigrant communities, attorneys and advocates to improve the legal system, resources and opportunities for immigrants and their families to thrive!
Courses:
PHIL 2106 Ethics of Citizenship & Immigration
PHIL 2124 Othering & Belonging
RLGN 3172 AAPI Religions, Cultures, & Social Justice
PHIL 2520 Self, Community and Ethical Action
RLGN 3381 Religion and Globalization
LALS 3000 Latino Studies & US Community
PHIL2101 Power of Words
RLGN 3381 Religion & Globalization
Community Partners: Canal Alliance, Immigrant Legal Assistance Program, Marin County Public Defender’s Office, Legal Aid of Marin
Suggested double major: Political Science
Suggested minor: Latin America and Latino Studies (LALS)
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