Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

Social Justice Certificate


Certificate code CTSOJU

College of Arts and Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology
Bentley Annex 162
www.ohio.edu/cas/sociology-anthropology
socanth@ohio.edu

Haley Duschinski,  contact person
duschins@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Social Justice certificate provides liberal arts training in the theory and practice of social justice, providing critical thinking and social consciousness skills that can be applied in a number of fields. It is organized around core competencies necessary for effective analysis and advocacy leading to social transformation. With courses from a wide array of social science and humanities disciplines, the certificate curriculum emphasizes a practice-oriented approach that enables students to understand and respond to social disparities and structural inequalities associated with race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, nationality, and other identities. Students may study social justice issues in local, national, and international arenas so that they may become more informed citizens and community leaders. 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The Social Justice certificate prepares students for careers in non-governmental organizations, international organizations, community organizations, social work, counseling, public policy, advocacy, education, justice professions, and law.

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirement


The Social Justice certificate requires completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours. Courses must be taken from at least three different programs, and no more than 9 credits (50% of the certificate) can be from the program of the major.

Required Core Course


Complete one of the following cross-listed course options:

Social Justice Analysis


Take three courses totaling 9 credit hours, with selections from at least two different competency areas.

Social Justice Skills


Complete any course in one of the following competency areas:

Cross-Cultural Competencies: Study Abroad/Study Away


Students seeking to satisfy coursework in this competency area must complete 3 credit hours of international education programs dealing with social justice themes, subject to approval by the Certificate Director. Students are encouraged to develop plans for study abroad and study away in consultation with the Certificate Director.