What is justice? What is injustice? The BS degree in Justice Studies is designed for students interested in social inquiry in the areas of justice, law and social change. The School is an innovative social sciences program that places social justice at the center of its scholarship and teaching. Our interdisciplinary program celebrates 25 years of educating generations of social change agents and justice studies scholars. Our program allows students the flexibility to pursue the broader subject of justice.
Careers
Students pursue careers in the areas of law and society, civil and human rights, environmental protection, hunger and homelessness, immigration, peace and justice, public policy, law enforcement, probation, or victim advocacy. Other students pursue advance degrees in law or graduate school.
Coursework
General Studies
6 hours ENG 101 and ENG 102
8 hours Natural Sciences with lab (4 hours each Science)
3 hours Mathematics (MAT 142 or higher)
3 hours Statistics (JUS 302)
6 hours in Literacy and Critical Inquiry
15 hours Social Behavioral/Humanities
• 6 hours in one area, 9 hrs in the other AND one course must be upper division.
Awareness Areas (2 courses minimum and must fulfill all 3 areas) - Double counting is permissible between Awareness Areas, other courses that fulfill graduation requirements, and within the Awareness Areas.
• Cultural Diversity
• Global Awareness
• Historical Awareness
College
6 hours Science and Society
Major
30 hours in Justice Studies
3 hours English Writing Course
12 hours Related Area or Discipline Specific Focus
Total Program Length
120 credits required to graduate
45 hours upper division
30 hours at ASU
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